Sweet Berry Bruschetta

By carlaschwartz

I've made this recipe by toasting the bread on a grill at cookouts, but any way I serve it, I never have any leftovers. The bruschetta is sweet instead of savory as is often expected, and visitors enjoy that change.

Ingredients

• 10 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
• 5 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3/4 cup fresh blackberries
• 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, almond extract and remaining sugar. Spread over toasted bread. Top with berries and almonds; dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 92 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 179 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.