Description
Strawberry Dessert Bruschetta is a delightful twist on the classic Italian appetizer, featuring toasted sourdough bread topped with a creamy Nutella and cream cheese spread, fresh diced strawberries, and toasted walnuts. This easy-to-make dessert combines rich, sweet, and crunchy textures for a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough bread
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Spread
- 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup Nutella hazelnut spread
Toppings
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush one side of each sourdough slice with the melted butter, then arrange them on the baking sheet with the buttered side facing up.
- Toast the Bread: Bake the bread slices for about 5 minutes or until they become golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and allow the toasts to cool completely to prevent the spread from melting.
- Prepare Nutella-Cream Cheese Spread: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer and a bowl), beat together the cream cheese and Nutella until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Spread the Nutella and cream cheese mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice. Top generously with diced strawberries.
- Add Toasted Walnuts and Serve: Garnish each bruschetta with toasted chopped walnuts for added crunch and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- To toast walnuts on the stovetop, place them in a small sauté pan over low heat and cook, stirring frequently, until they become fragrant, about 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a tiny amount of powdered sugar on top before serving.
- This dessert is best served fresh to keep the bread crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
