Mascarpone and Pistachio Toasts

Creamy mascarpone and crunchy pistachios are perfect partners in these quick-and-easy snacks. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

December 18, 2009

Ingredients

oz mascarpone cheese (about 1/2 cup), softened

slices (1/4 inch thick) baguette French bread

1/3

cup pistachio nuts (about 2 oz), coarsely chopped

tablespoons honey

tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spread cheese on each bread slice. Place in single layer in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Sprinkle nuts over cheese.
2

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges of bread are light golden.
3

Drizzle honey over top of each toast. Garnish with basil.

If mascarpone isn't available, you can still make these tasty toasts. Use 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened, instead.
Spray your tablespoon with cooking spray to keep the honey from sticking when you measure it.