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Chocolate Strawberry Bruschetta

A delightful and easy sweet appetizer featuring crispy toasted baguette slices topped with rich chocolate hazelnut spread, fresh diced strawberries, and a sprinkle of nuts and powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian-American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crostini Base
  • 1 large French baguette day-old preferred
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Sweet Toppings
  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread like Nutella
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and finely diced
  • 0.25 cup chopped nuts pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Serrated bread knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small sieve for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the baguette on a diagonal bias into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange on the baking sheet.
  3. Lightly brush the top of each bread slice with melted butter.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  5. While bread cools, wash, hull, and finely dice the fresh strawberries.
  6. Once the bread is cool, spread a thick, generous layer of chocolate hazelnut spread onto each slice.
  7. Top the chocolate spread heavily with the finely diced strawberries, pressing down slightly so they stick.
  8. Sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the strawberries.
  9. Just before serving, use a small sieve to lightly dust the bruschetta with powdered sugar.

Notes

Do not assemble these ahead of time. The moisture from the fruit will make the bread soggy. Toast the bread in advance and assemble right before serving.