Balsamic Strawberry Toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 slices of bread
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Fresh basil leaves
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2 tablespoons of white sugar
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1/4 cup of cream cheese
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1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
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1 cup of strawberries (you can use frozen too)
# Instructions:
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Grab a small bowl and toss in the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar. Stir until everything's combined.
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Let this mix sit for 5 minutes or so to break down and get juicy. If you want, prep it ahead of time and keep it chilled in a sealed container.
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Pop your bread slices in a toaster or toast them up in a pan until they’re crispy and golden brown.
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Take 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese and spread it evenly over all the toasted bread slices.
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Stir the strawberry mixture again – it should be juicy by now. Spoon the mixture and the juices generously over the cream cheese on each toast.
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Place a couple of basil leaves on each toast, then dig in while the toast is still crispy and warm!
# Notes:
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Make the strawberry mix up to 2-3 days ahead and keep it in the fridge!
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Use whatever bread you love – brioche, crunchy ciabatta, or even a hearty crusty loaf.
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Switch things up by using crackers or small baguette slices if you're going for an appetizer vibe.