Ingredients
Scale
For the schmear:
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (be sure to use a high-quality chocolate! I used Ghirardelli)
- 4 oz. Mascarpone cheese (a sweet Italian cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
- 1 – 2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder (to taste)
For the crostini:
- French baguette slices
- Fresh basil leaves and/or basil flowers
- Fresh ripe strawberries
Instructions
- Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for a minute, then stir. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir again. If the chocolate chips are not yet melted, microwave for another 30 seconds and stir. Set aside to allow the chocolate to cool down a little.
- In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone and yogurt with a mixer till smooth. Slowly add the chocolate, then taste and add cocoa powder as desired.
- Slice the baguette into slices and toast them lightly, then spread with the chocolate mascarpone schmear and top with basil leaves and strawberries.