If you love someone…don’t set them free…make these.
If the worshiping of ”you” is what you crave…make these.
If you are able to endure endless hours of merciless praise and wonderment from the love of your life…make these.
Does your lover need a little nudge remembering you belong on a pedestal high up in the sky….make these…they will never forget about you and your special perch again.
These Breakfast Bruschetta with Strawberries and Tangy Cream are the answer to all things bliss.
Mornings are not always the easiest part of the day but these lovely twists on an Italian classic will help start your day off sweet.
Now go place your crown on top of your head and get ready to take your rightful place as King or Queen of the kitchen and don’t forget your scepter too!
Here’s all you need to make these happen: Granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ciabatta bread, fresh strawberries, fresh basil, fresh lemon juice, butter, sour cream, plain yogurt, honey and vanilla extract.
Preheat broiler to HIGH with rack 6″ from the heating element.
Combine 2 Tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a dish. Cut ciabatta roll or loaf in half and cut into triangles. Generously butter each slice of bread. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on the buttered sides of the bread and broil on a baking sheet until toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 Tablespoons plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons honey and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl.
Toss 1 cup of fresh, diced strawberries, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped basil and juice of 1/2 a lemon in a bowl.
To assemble the bruschetta place 2 Tablespoons berries with juice on each piece of toast. Dollop with 1 teaspoon sour cream mixture. Add more basil for garnish.
Can you really think of a better way to start your day? I didn’t think so.
Breakfast Bruschetta with Strawberries and Tangy Cream
adapted from Cuisine at Home
Combine, Sprinkle With, And Broil:
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 small ciabatta rolls or one small loaf, split, buttered on cut sides, and halved diagonally
Toss Together; Stir Together:
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/4 cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons plain yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish Bruschetta With:
Sprigs of fresh basil
Preheat broiler to High with rack 6″ from the heating element.
Combine sugar and cinnamon in a dish. Sprinkle mixture on buttered sides of bread, then broil on a baking sheet until toasted, 2-3 minutes.
Toss strawberries with sugar, basil and lemon juice. Stir sour cream, yogurt, honey and vanilla together in a separate bowl. To assemble bruschetta, spoon 2 Tablespoons berries with juice on each piece of toast; dollop with 1 teaspoon sour cream mixture.
Garnish with basil before serving.
Enjoy!
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Rosa says
Wow, those Bruschette are original! I bet they are addictive! Delicious..
Cheers,
Rosa
HoneyB says
All I can say is YUMMM! This looks great – crunchy, sweet, and delicious!
Philly says
Looks really good!! Any thing on ciabatta bread in ok in my book
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Lori says
Those look SO good! I could probably down five or six in one sitting…dangerous. π
Jennifer says
This recipe is really making me wish I had the ingredients to make this right now. π
imbeingheldhostage says
Passing the crown to you, as the ultimate Queen of the kitchen. I have no idea how you come up with these, but I’m so glad you do! Strawberries and basil-salivating my way away from the computer….
bakingblonde says
YUM! I bet fresh mint in place of the basil would be great as well!
I love to make Blackberry Almond Bruschetta from the Pilsburry website. So good!
Cass says
These look Fantastic! I’m going to add them to the list of the brunch items for when we have Lexi’s first breakfast brunch. Yumm
Asthmagirl says
I thought they were tomatoes at first and was feeling queasy… Thank goodness they are strawberries!
This looks awesome, Cathy. Now I’ll have to make it!
Tipper says
Wish I had some right now!! They look delectable!
Fun House Jennifer says
Those look so perfect for a summer breakfast! The combo of strawberry and basil sounds incredible!
Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy says
This does look like a great way to start your day! What a clever idea! They look delicious!
Lori says
OH MY! Those look wonderful, and what a great idea! I wouldn’t have thought of taking bruschetta in this direction, but now the mind reels. Yum…..
KathyLikesPink says
Yum! You’ve done it again!
Mary Beth says
Oh my lord! Those look so good. If I could only swallow, I’d be making them in a minute!
jodycakes says
These look wonderful!!!
Did you see that you made the Cupcakes Take The Cake blog for your Poprocks Cupcakes???
Awesome!!!
Marcy says
Oh Yummy! Looking at the recipe I think I can even adapt those to the healthy way I have to cook for my diabetic husband! I’m also following the diabetic type diet even though I’m not, just because I’m a carb junky and am losing weight:))
Thanks for sharing!
Coast Rat says
YUM, and I like strawberries, too! Well done, Cathy~
Teri says
This makes me want to cry! I’m in the middle of moving now… still not done! Not till the end of next week! So I can’t wait till my kitchen is unpacked because I want to make these right away!!! YUMMMO! I miss yummy homecooked food…. your pictures make me sad (in a good way).
Insane Mama says
Mmmm, I’ll have to try that! Anything with strawberries, that’s my motto!
Bridgett says
These little bruschetta look heavenly. I love the whole combination of ingredients. I need to try these today.
ALF says
What kind of camera do you have? Your pictures are always so clear and the food looks so good I want to eat my computer screen.
Erinn says
I love your twist on the Italian classic. My daughter would love these! Delish and too pretty!!
Claudia says
Goddess. That is all I have to say to you today. YOU. ARE. A. Goddess.
TSannie/annbb says
Damn! Those look like they have no calories at all!
Your photos are astoundingly delicious looking, Cathy.
Daisy says
I just bought strawberries this morning at the farmer’s market… something in the universe was calling to me when I eyed the largest of the strawberry packages. I think it was this recipe!!!
Dr. John says
You have added to my ever growing group of receipes we have to try.
medstudentwife says
omg.. my hubs is going to love these !!!!
Cathy C says
The hubby will love this and what a great breakfast in bed treat…
Cheers
Cathy
http://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com
Coffee Bean says
Wow! I would never have thought to couple strawberries and basil together… but I love both. Hmmmmmm… I might give this a whirl!
Rayrena says
Oh yum, there isn’t anything about those that doesn’t sound yummy!
Flea says
Oh stop! I’ve only gained about a gazillion pounds in the last month. This looks so good!
grace says
mmm…cinnamon sugar. what’s this? you didn’t buy the pre-mixed cinnamon sugar from your grocer’s shelf? gasp! isn’t that the silliest thing you’ve ever seen? i pity anyone who can’t combine cinnamon and sugar themselves.
meanwhile, awesome breakfast (or frankly, anytime) suggestion. π
RecipeGirl says
I’ve had this very recipe in my to-try pile for ages! Glad to see it’s so good (and easy!) It seems like a great choice for a summery sort of breakfast treat.
Dragon says
These are lovely. Is it too early for me to say I love you? π
Stacy says
Awesome! I’m always looking for a good weekend breakfast that doesn’t take too much time to prepare. Will definitely try this.
threeundertwo says
Pass the champagne. These go on my next brunch menu.
leslie says
ok..that looks awesome!! so fresh
Liz C. says
I see you’re up to your usual tricks and it looks as scrumptious as ever.
You have an award waiting for you over @ my place so drop by & pick it up sometime soon.
rachel says
I have done this on Sourdough with cream cheese and strawberries, but this looks yummy.
You are so evil π
I am addicted and you love it. Damn you.
jennyonthespot says
No way! Yu-hum!!! Cathy, these look incredible! Yum!
nina says
This is so delicious-looking and a healthy way to start the day!!!!
pam says
A sweet, breakfast bruschetta! Taking my favorite part of any meal and adding it to breakfast, perfect!
paresh says
nice healthy blog.
Meg says
I am officially going to go buy all the ingredients I don’t already have at home so I can make this for my family this weekend. I am so glad you post all the great recipes you do, you make me happy just coming here and drooling, which leads to …making me fat, lol!
Jeff says
This is such an awesome idea! My mind is getting blown today by yummy breakfast dishes.
Mike says
Another awesome breakfast. I need to pay more attention to this meal–this is really creative and really tempting!
Kevin says
Those breaksfast bruschetta look great!!
Lore says
A new way to love…and to be loved I might add :D. The idea of a sweet bruschetta is simply brilliant. I love the basil touch, makes it all sound even more interesting.
Deborah says
These would be perfect for a brunch. So pretty!
Egghead says
This looks like something my husband should make me just because. I think I will shove this under his nose.
Olga says
what a great idea! I bet it’d be great with other berries too: and it looks very festive!
asithi says
Gosh, I just love drooling over virtual goodies that I cannot eat.
Geraint says
I made these as breakfast in bed for my fiancee on holiday. They work! Thanks for such a delicious recipe
Private Number Plate says
I love the way you love. π
Nick says
Hey Cathy! This looks so tasty that I just had to try it myself. I made a few small changes like using greek yogurt and some assorted berries. You can check out my take on it here:
http://www.macheesmo.com/2008/11/bruschetta-brunch/
Thanks for the inspiration!
-Nick
Private Number Plate says
I’m so gonna make this for breakfast for my man. π
Full Tail Dress says
Wow thanks for the recipes again! They look really delicious π
House Clearance says
Now, this is what they call love. =)
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