Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Fruit Recipes Healthy Berry Recipes Healthy Strawberry Recipes Strawberry Bruschetta 4.0 (2) 2 Reviews Astoundingly good for minimal effort, this makes an indulgent weekend breakfast or anyday dessert. A judicious smear of mascarpone (half the fat of butter) is part of the luxury, but even lighter low-fat cream cheese will work as well. The real secret is warming the berries just enough to make the flavor bloom and transform their juices into a rosy syrup. By Susan Herr Updated on July 10, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 thick slices whole-wheat bread 6 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3 cups sliced or diced hulled strawberries 4 tablespoons mascarpone, (Italian cream cheese) Directions Toast bread in a toaster. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat. Add sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until the sugar melts and the mixture begins to bubble, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add strawberries and stir until juices begin to exude and the berries are heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute more. Spread 1 tablespoon mascarpone on each piece of toast. Top with the warm berries. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the sauce (Step 2), cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, microwave on High for about 1 minute (defrost first, if necessary). Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 204 Calories 5g Fat 39g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 204 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 25g Added Sugars 19g 38% Protein 5g 9% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Vitamin A 115IU 2% Vitamin C 65mg 72% Folate 38mcg 10% Sodium 132mg 6% Calcium 73mg 6% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 35mg 8% Potassium 240mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved