Roasted Strawberries & Pistachios with Vanilla Bean Whipped Mascarpone Crostini will make breakfast or snack time the sweetest spot in your day!
It dawned on me that it’s been a while since I shared a crostini recipe with you guys.
I get the shakes if I go too long without a piece of toast in my life.
Normally I am all about whole grain bread toasted to almost charred (yes, I am a fan of burnt toast!) with a generous smear of natural peanut butter with my first cup of coffee of the day. And although I do think peanut butter toast is a blog-worthy pursuit, once I spotted these berries – it was over. 😉
Who can resist fresh strawberries this time of year?
Other than devouring sweet berries straight from the basket (or chilling in ice cream, baked in a pie, dressing up panini), I love to use them as a topping for crostini!
Warm melty strawberry hearts spooned over vanilla bean sweetened mascarpone….
That’s what I’m talkin’ about!
This crostini is a perfect example of how the little things in life, the ordinary things are. the. best.
Take mascarpone, for example… a mild Italian cream cheese…. cream cheese kissed by angels…. a softer, more mellow cream cheese….
And it doesn’t get much littler than the seeds of a vanilla bean. 🙂
And roasted strawberries? Exquisite.
Their flavor is rich and deep and jammy, and truthfully, it’s all I could do to keep from inhaling these baked berries before the crostini was even the slightest bit toasty.
They’re that good!
So who can resist?
I know I can’t!
Buon Appetito!
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Roasted Strawberries & Pistachios with Vanilla Bean Whipped Mascarpone Crostini
- Category: Crostini
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Roasted Strawberries & Pistachios with Vanilla Bean Whipped Mascarpone Crostini will make breakfast or snack time the sweetest spot in your day!
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh mascarpone cheese
- Seeds from 2 vanilla beans
- 8 three-quarter-inch-thick slices of rustic Italian bread
- Drizzle of olive oil
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss together the strawberries and sugar.
- Arrange the berries cut side up on the baking sheet and roast until they are soft and juicy, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- On a clean baking sheet, place the bread. Drizzle both sides with olive oil, then place in the still warm oven. Remove when the bread is toasted to golden brown.
- In a medium bowl, using a whisk, combine mascarpone with vanilla bean seeds.
- Once the crostini are cool, top each with mascarpone and a couple spoonfuls of strawberries with their juice spooned overtop.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Enjoy!
CIAO!
What a great snack idea….love this!
Thanks, Kevin!! 🙂
I’ve never roasted strawberries before, but I can imagine that it takes their flavor to a whole new level – kind of like roasting pineapple. Then piled high on little toasts slathered in mascarpone and sprinkled with pistachios!? Heavenly!
A whole new level! I think you’d love them!! Thank you, friend!
Wow Annie,this looks like the perfect picnic breakfast…loving the beautiful fresh red strawberries, so absolutely delicious and gorgeous. This I have got to try. ?
Awh, I love picnic breakfasts! This would be perfect! Thank you!!
Burnt toast? I’m in Annie! My favorite way is to grill it – oh my yum! And this… so simple yet so enjoyable! A perfect snack, appetizer or on the porch with a glass of rose’ – can I come over? Thank you for sharing! xo
The rosé is chilling and your chair is waiting! Thanks, dear! xo
Just gorgeous! This would certainly be a treat for me. Maybe on a croissant…
Oh yum – that sounds good, too! <3
Love it! And I can attest to the fact that these are as delicious as they look!!
Awhhhh! Thank you, Sweeta! XOXO 🙂
I certainly cannot resist this Annie! What a delightful spring/summer breakfast!
Nope – no resisting this one! Thanks, friend! 🙂
I love my toast burnt too!! ha! My husband thinks I’m crazy. Your crostinis look impeccable Annie! I may have to make these tonight! I’ve got everything, so YES! 🙂
So much more flavor, right?! I have always loved it! hahaha! So happy you have all the fixins! Enjoy, my friend!
These are to die for delicious, Annie!!! I could legitimately make a meal out of these gorgeous crostini! Pinning! Cheers!
Yep! I did just that! A lovely meal, for sure! Thanks friend!
mmmmm…..wish I had one -or two. of these crostini for breakfast this morning instead fo oatmeal! Love the roasted strawberry and the whipped mascarpone with a hint of vanilla bean. And the toasted bread! Your pics are mouthwatering as usual! 🙂 .
Easy to eat two! It’s a sweet little breakfast that tastes so good! Thank you, friend!
After that description, I don’t think I can resist! This is such a pretty and treat worthy breakfast! Strawberries are the best this time of year, and this is the perfect way to enjoy them! Happy Monday Annie!
They are absolutely irresistible! Thanks, friend!
Such a cool idea! These are perfect for any time of day if you ask me:) Really classy, yet really simple. Have a great week, Annie!
A nice Mother’s Day treat! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Roasted strawberries, with cheese, on toast. You’ve just created my dream dinner :). I’m totally head over heels for this crostini and will SO be making it soon!
It’s a nice thought, isn’t it? 🙂 Thanks, Kelsie!
You know how much I love my crostini too! Could definitely make a meal out of a plate of these and call it a day! Such a lovely combo, my friend! Have an awesome week! XOXO
Oh yes I do! It’s such a sweet little bite! Thanks, dear! xoxo
Absolutely love these! Just a perfect combination of flavours and textures. I could eat a bunch 🙂
I did eat a bunch! 😉 🙂 Thanks, friend!