Raspberry Dessert Bruschetta
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Cookies
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2           cup  cream cheese
  2        tablespoons  half and half
     1/4           cup  sugar
  1                     orange -- zest of
  2        tablespoons  orange liqueur
  2        tablespoons  almond paste
  1              pinch  ground nutmeg
  1               dash  pure vanilla extract
  6             slices  challah -- recipe included
  2        tablespoons  unsalted butter
  3               cups  fresh raspberries -- (or other fruit of
                        -- choice)
     1/2           cup  toasted almonds
 

Preparation:

In a food processor or mixer, place cream cheese, half-and-half, and sugar, and process to soften the cream cheese. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides. Run the machine a few more seconds, then stop and add zest, liqueur, almond paste, nutmeg, and vanilla. Process just until the mixture is thoroughly blended. Remove from the processor and set aside. Butter one side of the challah slices and toast both sides on a grill or under the broiler. Allow toast to cool for a minute, then cut it in half on the diagonal. Spread each toast with a generous amount of cream cheese mixture. Top each of the toasts with about 1/4 cup berries. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.

 

Nutritional Information:

291 Calories (kcal); 19g Total Fat; (57% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 33mg Cholesterol; 62mg Sodium