Description
Quick and delicious balsamic strawberry toast combining sweet strawberries, tangy balsamic vinegar, and creamy cheese on crispy bread for the perfect breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 4 slices of your favorite bread
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar. Mix gently to coat all pieces evenly.
- Set strawberry mixture aside for 5 minutes to allow natural juices to develop. You can prepare this hours ahead and store in the refrigerator.
- Toast bread slices in toaster or frying pan until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese evenly over each warm toast slice.
- Give strawberries a quick stir – they should now be glossy and saucy from the released juices.
- Spoon generous portions of the strawberry mixture over each cream cheese-topped toast.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately while toast remains crispy.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth, easy spreading without tearing the toast
- Don’t skip the maceration time – it creates the perfect syrupy coating for maximum flavor
- Toast bread until golden and crispy to prevent sogginess from the strawberry juices
- Tear basil leaves instead of cutting to prevent bruising and maintain fresh flavor
- Serve immediately after assembly to maintain the perfect texture contrast
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
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