Blueberry Almond Bruschetta Recipes

BLUEBERRY LEMON RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• For the blueberries: Macerate the blueberries by mixing them together with the sugar and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside while you make the ricotta mix and the bruschetta.
• For the lemon ricotta: Add the ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Mix until the ricotta is smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
• For the crostini: Heat a griddle (or large cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat. Spread each side of the sliced bread with some butter. Toast the bread on both sides until crisp and golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Allow the bread to cool slightly.
• For serving: To assemble, smear a heaping tablespoon of the lemon-ricotta mixture onto a piece of toasted bread. Top with a tablespoon of the macerated blueberries and garnish with a basil leaf. Transfer the bruschetta to a platter and drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Zest the lemon over the platter before serving.

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with softened butter and sprinkle with salt and sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Spread softened butter on the toast rounds. Top with blueberry preserves and fresh blueberries. Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND TOASTS

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons each almond butter and sugar, 1 tablespoon softened butter, 1 egg yolk and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Spread on 2 pieces sandwich bread. Bake in a toaster oven at 400 degrees F until crusty on top, about 6 minutes. Top with blueberries or raspberries; dust with confectioners' sugar.

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Put the blueberries, almonds and honey into a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is mostly smooth, about 1 minute. Add the ice cubes and almond milk and blend until very smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water if needed to adjust consistency. Pour into a glass and garnish with a short skewer of blueberries.

BLACKBERRY-ALMOND BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake French loaf as directed on can. Cool 5 minutes. Cut ends off loaf; cut loaf crosswise into 24 slices, about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray each slice with cooking spray until lightly coated; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Return to oven; bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly toasted. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat cream cheese, almond extract and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until well combined. Spread cheese mixture evenly onto toasted bread slices. Top each with 3 or 4 blackberries; sprinkle with almonds. With small strainer, sprinkle 3 tablespoons powdered sugar over bruschetta. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change. *Special Touch: Garnish the serving platter with additional blackberries and fresh mint leaves.
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BLUEBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and extract until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the blueberries, coconut and almonds., Divide dough in half. Using lightly floured hands, shape each into a 9x2-1/2-in. rectangle on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until firm and lightly browned., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer loaves to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Reduce heat to 325°. Bake for 5-7 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.