Description
This Strawberry Dessert Bruschetta is a delightful and easy-to-make sweet treat perfect for any occasion. Crispy sourdough toast is topped with a creamy mixture of Nutella and cream cheese, then crowned with fresh diced strawberries and toasted walnuts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 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: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Toast the bread: Brush one side of each sourdough bread slice with melted butter. Arrange the slices buttered side up on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the oven until they become golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Cool the toast: Remove the toasted bread slices from the oven and allow them to cool completely so the toppings won’t melt or slip off.
- Mix the spread: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and Nutella together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You can alternatively use a hand mixer or mix by hand until fully combined.
- Assemble the bruschetta: Spread the Nutella and cream cheese mixture generously over each cooled toast slice. Then, top with diced strawberries evenly distributed over each piece.
- Add the final touch: Garnish each bruschetta with toasted chopped walnuts for added crunch and flavor, then serve immediately.
- Optional walnut toasting note: To toast walnuts on the stovetop, place them in a small sauté pan over low heat and stir frequently until fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
Notes
- Use sourdough bread cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices for the perfect texture.
- Allow toasts to cool completely before spreading to prevent melting the cream cheese mixture.
- Toasting walnuts enhances their flavor—toast them on stovetop or in a dry pan for best results.
- This dessert is best served fresh to maintain crunchiness of the bread and freshness of strawberries.
- You can substitute walnuts with other nuts like pecans or almonds, toasted similarly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (1 slice)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
