Sweet Fruit Bruschetta with Orange-Honey Drizzle
This refreshing take on classic bruschetta features a mix of juicy strawberries, mango, and kiwi on crisp cinnamon toast, finished with a drizzle of sweet and tangy orange-honey cream. It's a perfect appetizer for brunch, baby showers, or light snacking.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or thin French bread loaf
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups diced strawberries about 10 medium strawberries
- 1 cup finely diced mango about 1 medium mango
- 1 cup finely diced kiwi about 3 kiwis
- ½ cup sour cream full fat recommended
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ - 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice optional, for thinning sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick pieces, or slightly thinner if preferred for extra crispiness. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.1 baguette or thin French bread loaf
- Mix Cinnamon-Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter, Season, and Toast the Bread: Brush the tops of the bread slices with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over each piece. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.4 tablespoons butter
- Make the Cream Sauce: In a small bowl, mix sour cream, honey, and orange zest. If needed, add up to 1 teaspoon of fresh orange juice to thin the sauce to your desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.½ cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ½ - 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
- Prepare the Fruit Mixture: In a mixing bowl, gently stir together the diced strawberries, mango, and kiwi until evenly combined.1 ½ cups diced strawberries, 1 cup finely diced mango, 1 cup finely diced kiwi
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Once the toasted bread has cooled, spoon about 1 tablespoon of the fruit mixture onto each slice.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle a small spoonful of the orange-honey cream over each bruschetta, or serve extra sauce on the side for dipping. Serve immediately and enjoy!
