Creamy Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Toast Easy Homemade Honey Drizzle Recipe
A quick and easy toast recipe featuring roasted strawberries with balsamic vinegar, a creamy cheese spread, and a honey drizzle, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 ounces (60g) mascarpone cheese (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices good quality bread (rustic sourdough or multigrain recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the halved strawberries with 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the strawberries in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 15-18 minutes until soft, juicy, and slightly caramelized.
- While strawberries roast, whisk together softened cream cheese, mascarpone, vanilla extract, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil and toast in a skillet or toaster until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Spread the creamy cheese mixture evenly on each toast slice.
- Top each toast with roasted balsamic strawberries, including some of the syrupy juice.
- Drizzle about ½ tablespoon honey over each slice or more to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
If strawberries release too much liquid during roasting, drain slightly before topping the toast to avoid sogginess. Spread the cheese while the toast is warm for a luscious texture. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and mascarpone with coconut yogurt or nut-based spread. Use gluten-free bread for gluten-free diet. Vegan version uses vegan cream cheese and maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast wit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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