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A slightly different way to have fruit in the morning! These make a beautiful, colorful presentation. They are great for a buffet table or brunch but also substantial enough to provide what you need to start a busy work day! Read more ! Ingredients:
1 1lb loaf italian bread, sliced on a diagonal, into 12 pieces |
1/2 pint fresh strawberries, chopped |
1/2 small melon, diced(honeydew or cantaloupe, for example) |
4 clementines, nectarines or mandarins, peeled and diced |
1/2 cup pomegranate arils |
1 lime, juiced |
1t honey |
1/4t fresh grated nutmeg |
1/2 cup pinenuts(lightly toasted, if desired) |
8oz mascarpone or cream cheese, softened |
1 stick butter, melted |
2 rounded t brown sugar |
2t cinnamon |
(double the previous 3 ingredients if you want to coat both sides of bread) |
Directions:
1. Combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon and stir to dissolve and mix well.
2. Lightly brush butter mixture over one(or both) sides of each slice of bread. See Photo
3. Bake bread at 425 for about 10 minutes until lightly browned and crispy. See Photo
4. Meanwhile, toss fruits with lime juice, honey and nutmeg and set aside. See Photo
5. Cool bread just enough to handle, and then spread with thin layer of mascarpone or cream cheese. It will melt, slightly, which is a good thing!
6. Top each piece with a spoonful of fruit mixture and sprinkle with pine nuts.
7. Serve immediately while still slightly warm, or these are fine to sit out for a while and eaten room temperature.
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