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Strawberry Mint Mascarpone Crostini with Lemon Honey Drizzle are simple, sweet and elegant. They make the perfect appetizer for a party, shower or brunch and are just waiting to be on your spring menu. 

Strawberry Mint Crostini with Lemon Honey Drizzle
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Today is a very special day! We are throwing a virtual bridal shower for Stephie from Stephie Cooks. Surprise Stephie!

She is getting hitched in April. If you aren’t following Stephie’s blog you need to head over there now.  She shares all kinds of mouthwatering recipes, especially her baked goods and sweets. I am absolutely not a baker and doing things like baking a loaf of bread intimidates me. Stephie on the other hand is a pro.

Strawberry Mint Crostini with Lemon Honey Drizzle

Stephie’s wedding theme is “rustic elegance” with things like BBQ for dinner and pies for dessert. I love the idea! I decided to add to her rustic festivities I would make Strawberry Mint Mascarpone Crostini with Lemon Honey Drizzle.

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Elegant yet rustic, I think. I ate half the tray so I can definitely say they are tasty.

Strawberry Mint Crostini with Lemon Honey Drizzle

Stephie and I were both Chicago food bloggers and I was lucky enough to meet her a few times.  The most recent time was at BlogHer Food Conference in Miami last year.  We hung out at some of the sessions, parties and explored Miami a little. Stephie is such a sweet and fun person to be around.  Since I recently moved to Cleveland I need to figure out the next time our paths can cross.

Strawberry Mint Crostini with Lemon Honey Drizzle

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Strawberry Mint Mascarpone Crostini with Lemon Honey Drizzle

Strawberry Mint Mascarpone Crostini with Lemon Honey Drizzle are simple, sweet and elegant.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 29 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 french baguette, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices {about 25-30 pieces}
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, {more or less depending on how much you spread on the bread}
  • 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
  • 6 large strawberries, thinly sliced {about 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries}
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves, loosely packed, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons honey , {you could need more or less depending on how much honey you want on top}
  • 1/2 lemon, zested

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange the baguette slices in one layer on two baking sheets. Put the olive oil in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to spread the olive oil over each slice of baguette.
  • Bake the baguette slices in the oven for 20 minutes, or until just golden brown {you want them crispy but not too crispy or brown}.
  • Remove the baguette from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Once cool spread the mascarpone in a thin layer on each baguette slice. Place two strawberry slices on each baguette.
  • Garnish with the freshly chopped mint, a drizzle of honey and the lemon zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 58mg, Potassium: 26mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 133IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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33 Comments

  1. Alida says:

    This is fun, beautiful and sophisticated all rolled into one. Perfect for a bridal shower!!

    1. Julia says:

      Thanks Alida! I agree–it is so perfect for a bridal shower. 🙂

  2. Abby says:

    I’ll take two trays of these please! 🙂 Looks amazing!

    1. Julia says:

      I know, right!?

  3. Sheryl @Lady Behind The Curtain says:

    These look perfect for spring!

    1. Julia says:

      They are Sheryl!

  4. Amy @Very Culinary says:

    Oh man. All of that! Perfect combo. So happy for Stephie! Glad I got to share this day with all you lovely ladies!

    1. Julia says:

      It was so fun Amy! 🙂

  5. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says:

    Wonderful flavor combos and gorgeous pics friend! I totally wish we all could have hung out more before you left town! I also wish I could have been in Miami with you guys!!!

    1. Julia says:

      We missed you in Miami. I am heading to Chicago for BlogHer though…are you?!

  6. Carolyn says:

    Oh my, what a perfect appetizer for a bridal shower!

    1. Julia says:

      Thanks Carolyn! 🙂

  7. Stephie @ Stephie Cooks says:

    OMG! Thank you so much! I am so, so surprised. You all are just the sweetest! I sure hope our paths cross soon, too, and I hope these strawberry crostini are there when that happens. YUM.

    1. Julia says:

      Yeah! So glad you are surprised. I thought you might like an appetizer like this. 🙂

  8. Julia says:

    Wahooooo! So happy to be bridal showering with ya!! I love this gorgeous crostini! Mascarpone + strawberries sounds like such a marvelous pair, just like our homeslices, Stephie and Alex 😉 Happy Monday, m’dear!

    1. Julia says:

      Thanks Julia! It is perfect for a sweet couple like them!

  9. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says:

    ohhh yes this crostini is def. perfect! So sophisticated, too!

    1. Julia says:

      Thanks Kayle!

  10. Julie says:

    You all are so sweet to do this!! (And I’ll be crying all day. I’m emotional. Hey, I’m a mom. We’re allowed to be like that, am I right?). What great bloggy friends you are. And these look fabulous. We need these for Saturday morning while everyone is getting their hair fixed. Because we need to stuff ourselves with lots of good food to keep our energy up. Love all of you! xoxo

    1. Julia says:

      Ohhh great idea!! You guys would love these. They are so sweet and tasty but still light. I am sure you are just so excited for her big day. You guys are gonna have a great time. I can’t wait to see pictures!

About Julia Jolliff

I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!

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