Sweet Berry Bruschetta Recipe

Sweet Berry Bruschetta Recipe
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I've made this recipe by toasting the bread on a grill at cookouts, but any way I serve it, I never have any leftovers. The bruschetta is sweet instead of savory as is often expected, and visitors enjoy that change. -Patricia Nieh of Portola Valley, California

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  • 10 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 10 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
  • 5 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 cup fresh blackberries
  • 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, almond extract and remaining sugar. Spread over toasted bread. Top with berries and almonds; dust with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 10 pieces.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 92 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 179 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Sweet Berry Bruschetta published in Light & Tasty April/May 2007, p43

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Sweet Berry Bruschetta Recipe

Sweet Berry Bruschetta

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Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2009 by katejudy311

This is a deliciously sweet alternative to regular bruschetta. I can't wait to make it again. Thanks!

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by mobake

This was a wonderful recipe. Very refreshing!!

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