You’ll love this mascarpone toast recipe that makes for a perfect simple breakfast or snack! We’re sharing a sweet and savory option. Enjoy!
The BEST Mascarpone Toast
Is there anything better than a perfectly toasted piece of really good bread topped with your favorite delicious toppings?! If you’re a toast person like us, you have your favorite type of bread on hand and a variety of toppings 😀
Another reason we absolutely love mascarpone is because it’s so versatile! Which is why we’re sharing a SWEET and a SAVORY option for this mascarpone toast.
why you’ll love it!
We love this mascarpone toast because you can dress it up or dress it down. It can be a simple breakfast or snack recipe any day or you can serve it at a dinner party for an appetizer.
Mascarpone Toast Ingredients
For the Base
- Thick crusty bread (we used sourdough)
- Salted butter
- Mascarpone cheese
- Lemon zest
- Fresh lemon juice
Honey Raspberry Variation
- Raspberry jam or preserves
- Fresh raspberries
- Honey
- Lemon zest
Marinated Tomato & Feta Variation
- Olive oil
- Sliced tomato
- Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper
- Feta crumbles
choosing the perfect bread
We are big fans of sourdough bread for mascarpone toast. The flavor of the bread along with the soft inside and crunchy crust makes it a perfect bread for schmearing mascarpone across it.
If you can’t find sourdough bread, feel free to use of the other bread types below. The mascarpone spread is rich and creamy so a heartier bread is key:
- Ciabatta
- Baguette
- Focaccia
- Bagels
How to Make Mascarpone Toast
toast bread
Begin by spreading butter evenly on both slices of the bread. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, toast bread on both sides and set aside when it’s golden brown.
make mascarpone spread
Add the softened mascarpone, lemon juice, and zest to a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
schmear mascarpone on toast
Use a knife or spatula to spread each piece of toasted bread with a generous amount of the mascarpone mixture.
choose your flavor variation
For Savory Toast: Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Then, add the sliced tomatoes. Spoon the oil mixture over the tomatoes. Top the mascarpone with tomatoes and sprinkle with feta cheese. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and drizzle the remaining olive oil from the tomatoes over the toast.
For Sweet Toast: Spread jam on top of the mascarpone and then top with fresh berries. Finally, drizzle on honey, to taste.
Mascarpone Toast FAQs
What is mascarpone?
Mascarpone is a soft Italian cream cheese.
What does mascarpone taste like?
Mascarpone has a velvety and rich taste that is similar to cream cheese and double cream brie cheese. It can be used in sweet or savory dishes.
Is mascarpone and cream cheese the same thing?
While it looks very similar and is used in similar ways, mascarpone is not as firm as American cream cheese due to its higher percentage of butterfat.
More Topping Ideas
Not only can you add more ingredients to the mascarpone spread, but you can completely change what you top your mascarpone toast with! Below are some other topping options that we love:
- Fried egg + picked peppers
- Peanut butter + mini chocolate chips
- Cherry tomatoes + fresh thyme
- Balsamic vinegar + blackberries
- Sliced bananas + pecans
- Apple + honey
Storage
We suggest storing the mascarpone spread and other toppings in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Store the bread separately in a bag and seal so the bread doesn’t get hard. Assemble the toast when you are ready to eat it!
Mascarpone Toast Recipe
Ingredients
For the Base
- 4 slices thick crusty bread we used sourdough
- 2 tablespoons salted butter or coconut oil
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese softened
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Sweet Variation – Honey Raspberry
- 1-2 tablespoons raspberry jam or preserves
- 10-12 fresh raspberries
- Honey to taste
- Lemon zest to taste
Savory Variation – Marinated Tomato & Feta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium/large tomato thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2-3- oz. feta crumbles
- Flakey salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by spreading butter evenly on both slices of the bread.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, toast bread on both sides and set aside, about 2-4 minutes on each side.
- Add the softened mascarpone, lemon juice, and zest to a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Use a knife or spatula to spread each piece of toasted bread with a generous amount of the mascarpone mixture.
- For Savory Toast: Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Then, add the sliced tomatoes. Spoon the oil mixture over the tomatoes. Top the mascarpone with tomatoes and sprinkle with feta cheese. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and drizzle the remaining olive oil from the tomatoes over the toast.
- For Sweet Toast: Spread jam on top of the mascarpone and then top with fresh berries. Finally, drizzle on honey, to taste.
Tips & Notes
- We used raspberry jam and fresh raspberries, but blueberry jam and fresh blueberries could easily be subbed.
- We like to drizzle a little of the leftover olive oil over the savory toast before we serve it, yum!
- Nutrition information is for the sweet variation of mascarpone toast.
