Blackberry-Almond Bruschetta Recipe

Blackberry-Almond Bruschetta Recipe

  • 1 (11 ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crusty French loaf
  • Butter flavor cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag Cascadian Farm® Organic frozen blackberries, thawed, well drained
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake French loaf as directed on can. Cool 5 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat cream cheese, almond extract and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until well combined.
  4. 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.