Honey Mascarpone Toasts
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Makes 4 to 6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Pinch salt
  • ⅓ cup Luxardo Cherries in juice
  • ½ teaspoon half-cracked black peppercorns
  • 1 loaf focaccia, cut into ½-inch slices
Instructions
  1. In the work bowl of a food processor, place mascarpone, honey, lemon zest, thyme, and salt; process until smooth. (Do not overprocess.) Transfer to a bowl, and top with cherries and juice and peppercorns. Serve with focaccia for dipping.
Notes
“This is a very simple and quick dish to execute. With everything else going on, all the holiday cooking, cleaning, and organizing, this dish is quick, fast, and delicious to have set out on your table while entertaining. I will sometimes add a shot of water or heavy whipping cream to help smooth the dip out. Make sure to process the mixture only until incorporated, because if you overwhip, it will turn into butter. Also, try serving with sections of our wonderful Louisiana citrus.”
— Executive Chef Marcus Woodham, The Bower, New Orleans
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/4-star-studded-holiday-starters/