Blackberry-Almond Bruschetta Appetizers Recipe

ingredients

1 can (11 ounce size) refrigerated crusty French loaf
butter-flavor cooking spray
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 package (8 ounce size) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 bag (10 ounce size) frozen blackberries, thawed, well drained
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped*
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake French loaf as directed on can. Cool 5 minutes.

Cut ends off loaf; cut loaf crosswise into slices, about 1/2-inch thick. Arrange slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray each slice with cooking spray until lightly coated; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Return to oven; bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly toasted.

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

Spread cheese mixture evenly onto toasted bread slices. Top each with 3 or 4 blackberries; sprinkle with almonds. With small strainer, sprinkle 3 tablespoons powdered sugar over bruschetta.

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

nutrition data

Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.

reviews & comments

Momof3 REVIEW:
February 4, 2013

These turned out wonderfully! I used Fresh Blackberry halves and Diced Strawberries for the fruit and they were delicious! I put the strawberries around the edges and two blackberry halves in the center to make for a pretty appetizer. Everyone at the party said I have to make them every time from now on! Thanks for sharing this recipe with us.