Cheese and Chocolate Bruschetta

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Cheese and Chocolate Bruschetta
20 min.
8
399kcal

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Looking for a unique and delicious gluten-free appetizer to impress your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than this mouthwatering Cheese and Chocolate Bruschetta recipe! With a combination of creamy brie cheese, sweet cherries, and decadent bittersweet chocolate, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

The cheesy goodness of the brie pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the cherries, while the rich chocolate adds a touch of indulgence to each bite. The best part? This recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a quick and easy dish to whip up for any occasion.

To make this delectable appetizer, simply grill baguette slices brushed with olive oil, top each slice with a slice of brie cheese, two cherry halves, and a chocolate curl. The chocolate curls can be easily made by microwaving a bittersweet chocolate bar until slightly softened, then using a vegetable peeler to create beautiful curls.

With a caloric breakdown that includes 6.53% protein, 61.55% fat, and 31.92% carbs, this Cheese and Chocolate Bruschetta is a satisfying and indulgent option for those looking for a flavorful starter or snack. Impress your guests with this unique and delicious dish that is sure to be a hit at any gathering!

Ingredients

  • 16  baguette with olive oil and grilled
  • 0.3 pound brie cheese firm at room temperature
  • 16  cherries pitted halved
  • 16 large bittersweet chocolate curls (from a 3-oz. bar)

Equipment

  • microwave
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Slice cheese to fit baguette toasts and put 1 slice on each toast. Top each with 2 cherry halves and a chocolate curl.
  2. *To make chocolate curls, microwave chocolate bar with smooth side up in 5-second increments until slightly softened, about 20 seconds total. Pull a vegetable peeler across the bar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories399kcal
Protein6.53%
Fat61.55%
Carbs31.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.13
Glycemic Load
0.51
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.211304533741%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.83mg
Pelargonidin
0.04mg
Peonidin
0.24mg
Catechin
0.7mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.8mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:399.34kcal
19.97%
Fat:27.41g
42.17%
Saturated Fat:15.09g
94.29%
Carbohydrates:31.98g
10.66%
Net Carbohydrates:27.16g
9.88%
Sugar:22.67g
25.19%
Cholesterol:17.53mg
5.84%
Sodium:94.8mg
4.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:48.16mg
16.05%
Protein:6.55g
13.09%
Manganese:0.76mg
37.9%
Copper:0.71mg
35.56%
Magnesium:103.15mg
25.79%
Iron:3.68mg
20.44%
Fiber:4.82g
19.26%
Phosphorus:175.61mg
17.56%
Zinc:1.83mg
12.22%
Potassium:374.61mg
10.7%
Selenium:6.76µg
9.66%
Calcium:62.9mg
6.29%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.26%
Vitamin K:5.9µg
5.62%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.58%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.42%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.01%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.98%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.74%
Folate:9.85µg
2.46%
Vitamin A:122.15IU
2.44%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.14%
Vitamin C:1.12mg
1.36%
Source:My Recipes