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Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta

Ingredients

  • 2 16 oz. cartons fresh strawberries
  • 3 T. very good quality balsamic vinegar
  • 3 T. sugar
  • 2 T. fresh chopped basil
  • 2 French baguettes from Panera
  • 8 oz. container of cream cheese or spreadable goat cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Wash, hull and slice strawberries, placing them in a glass 9x13 dish. Add vinegar and sugar and stir evenly to distribute.
  • Roast for 50 minutes, stirring once halfway through roasting.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Can be made a couple of days in advance and stored in the refrigerator... allow to come to room temperature to serve.
  • Slice baguette into 1-inch slices. Broil briefly to toast. Stir fresh basil into strawberry balsamic mixture. Spread baguette with cream or goat cheese and top with strawberry mixture.

Notes

Adapted from Garnish with Lemon