Dec 29, 2007

Blackberry Bruschetta

A little touch of fruity sweetness to add to a  savory appetizer tray, or to end  dinner with something small and memorable .

Preheat oven to 350.  Bake a  loaf of Pillsbury French bread loaf as directed; cool and slice off ends.  Cut the  loaf into 24 slices about 1/2" thick and arrange them on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Spray each slice with  butter flavored Pam and sprinkle with  2 TB sugar, total. Return to the oven for 8-10 mmutes, tillightly toasted.

In a small bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese, 1 tsp almond extract, and 1/4 c. powdered sugar  on low  until well combined.  Spread on the toasted bread slices.  Top each with 3 or 4 fresh blackberries, sprinkle with  1/3 c. toasted chopped almonds.  Sift  3 TB powdered sugar over the tops.