This raspberry mascarpone toast is the perfect Valentine’s Day brunch. Mascarpone is whipped with raspberry preserves and orange juice for a light but decadent breakfast that feels really special.
Need a no-fuss Valentine’s Day breakfast for two? Look no further than this raspberry mascarpone toast.
If you want to surprise a special someone on Valentine’s Day, this little breakfast is just so perfect. Find a good loaf of bread–I used a whole wheat sourdough–and top it with a big dollop of irresistible whipped mascarpone. Finish with fresh orange-soaked raspberries and serve with a little cup of coffee on the side, and you’ll be starting off the day just right!
I used to make a version of this–I called it “blushing” toast–except I used ricotta and fruit preserves. I find the mascarpone is even better because it creates a more structured whipped topping that catches all the juices from the fruit.
Best of all? You can use any fruit preserves you like. Try it with orange, strawberry, apricot, or blackberry preserves and top the toast with any fruit or topping that complements the preserves you used. Orange preserves would be delicious with fresh blackberries on top and strawberry preserves would be delicious shaved dark chocolate.
How to make raspberry mascarpone toast
You don’t need many ingredients for this simple Valentine’s Day breakfast.
What you need
- Mascarpone cheese: You can use whole milk ricotta, but it won’t be as thick or structured. Room temperature cream cheese would also work!
- Heavy cream: This will give the mascarpone volume and a light, but structured texture.
- Fruit preserves: I used raspberry preserves, but try it with strawberry, orange, or blackberry preserves.
- Toast: Use your favorite bread here. I used a whole wheat sourdough, but a rustic French boule would be great!
- Orange: You’ll use both the juice and a little bit of the zest in this recipe.
- Raspberries: I top my toast with fresh raspberries, but you can use a mix of fruit like strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
How to make it
- Step 1: Combine the mascarpone, heavy cream, raspberry preserves, and fresh orange juice in a bowl. Blend until stiff peaks form. Transfer to the refrigerator.
- Step 2: Combine orange zest, orange juice, and granulate sugar in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the raspberries. Taste and add more granulated sugar if desired.
- Step 3: Butter the bread and toast it using your preferred method. I just threw mine in the toaster oven, but you can use a skillet or pop it in the oven.
- Step 4: Spoon or pipe the whipped mascarpone on each piece of toast. Spoon the raspberries on top and drizzle any juice from the bowl over each piece of toast.
From there, you’re ready to dig in! Serve the raspberry mascarpone toast with coffee or tee and enjoy!
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Raspberry Mascarpone Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon raspberry preserves
- 4 tablespoons orange juice (divided)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (plus more to taste)
- 12 raspberries
- 2 pieces thick bread (such as sourdough or French boule)
- 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
Instructions
Whip the mascarpone:
- Combine ½ cup mascarpone, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon raspberry preserves, and 2 tablespoons orange juice in a bowl. Use an electric mixer at medium-high speed to beat until stiff peaks form. Transfer to the refrigerator until needed.
Prepare the raspberries:
- Combine the raspberries with 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and 2 teaspoons granulated sugar. Taste and add more sugar if needed. Refrigerate until needed.
Toast the bread:
- Butter both sides of the bread slices. Toast in a skillet, toaster oven at 400ºF, or in the oven at 400ºF for about 4 minutes per side or until the bread reaches your desired toasted level. Remove and transfer to plates. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Prepare the toasts:
- Spoon or pipe half the mascarpone mixture onto one piece of toast and then add the remaining half to the other piece of toast. Spoon half the raspberries on top of each piece of toast. Drizzle any orange juice and zest from the bowl on top of the toast. Serve with coffee and enjoy!
