Blackberry-Almond Bruschetta

Serves: 4

Mckayla Mann

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

52

Sweetness

38

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Powdered Sugar

Directions:

1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F

2

Bake French loaf as directed on can

3

Cool 5 minutes

4

Cut ends off loaf; cut loaf crosswise into 24 slices, about 1/2 inch thick

5

Arrange slices on ungreased cookie sheet

6

Spray each slice with cooking spray until lightly coated; sprinkle with granulated sugar

7

Return to oven; bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly toasted

8

Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat cream cheese, almond extract and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until well combined

9

Spread cheese mixture evenly onto toasted bread slices

10

Top each with 3 or 4 blackberries; sprinkle with almonds

11

With small strainer, sprinkle 3 tablespoons powdered sugar over bruschetta

12

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change

13

*To toast almonds, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350 degrees F 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally

14

Special Touch: Garnish the serving platter with additional blackberries and fresh mint leaves

15

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