Express whipped cream cheese toasts with balsamic strawberries, basil, and pecans

Name: Express whipped cream cheese toasts with balsamic strawberries, basil, and pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 4.2 oz rustic bread slices; 4.2 oz cream cheese; 1 tsp zest + 2 tsp juice lemon; 4.2 oz strawberries; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tsp honey; 6 leaves fresh basil; 1 oz pecans; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper

A quick and original toast that combines whipped cream cheese with a touch of lemon, fresh strawberries dressed with balsamic, fragrant basil, and crunchy pecans. Ready in minutes, with a balanced contrast of creaminess, acidity, and texture.

10 minPrep

3 minCook

13 minTotal

2Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 rebanadas (120 g) 120 g rustic bread slices (preferiblemente of dough madre or country bread)
120 g 120 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 cucharadita de ralladura y 2 cucharaditas de jugo 1 tsp zest + 10 ml juice lemon (divided)
120 g 120 g strawberries (thinly sliced finas)
2 cucharaditas 10 ml balsamic vinegar (for aliñar the fresas)
2 cucharaditas 14 g honey (divided)
6 hojas 6 leaves fresh basil (rasgadas a mano)
30 g 30 g pecans (chopped groseramente)
1 cucharadita 5 ml olive oil (for tostar the pan)
1 pizca 1 g salt (for equilibrar sabores)
1 pizca 0.5 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

378 kcal

Calories

8.6 g

Protein

33.2 g

Carbs

24.1 g

Fat

3.2 g

Fiber

30 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyTree NutsSulfites

Instructions

1
1. In a small bowl, toss the strawberries with the balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of the honey, 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Let them sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the rest.
2
2. In another bowl, whip the cream cheese with the lemon zest, the remaining teaspoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper until lighter and spreadable.
3
3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat, about 350°F / 175°C. Add the olive oil and toast the bread slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
4
4. Spread the whipped cream cheese over the warm toasts.
5
5. Top with the balsamic strawberries and their juices, then add the torn basil and scatter over the chopped pecans.
6
6. Finish with the remaining teaspoon of honey drizzled on top and serve immediately.

Chef tips

For more contrast, chill the strawberries for 2 minutes before assembling the toasts. You can also lightly toast the pecans in the same skillet for 30 seconds to deepen their flavor.

Substitutions

You can swap the pecans for walnuts or almonds if preferred. Basil can be replaced with fresh mint for a brighter profile. If you do not have honey, use maple syrup in the same amount.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
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