Author Notes
Grilled Mascarpone on Chocolate Cherry Bread with Blackberry Cabernet Compote sounds like a mouthful and with good reason. Each bite is incredibly decadent and the Blackberry Cabernet Compote elevates this sandwich to a level all by itself. —Betsy @ Desserts Required
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Ingredients
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1 cup
blackberries
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1 cup
cabernet sauvignon
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3-1/2 tablespoons
sugar
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chocolate cherry bread
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mascarpone cheese
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butter
Directions
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Place the blackberries, Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon and sugar in a small saucepan.
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Cook over medium high heat until the wine is nearly evaporated.
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Press the blackberries against the side of the pan as they cook.
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Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl.
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Slice the bread into 1” pieces.
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Spread a thick layer of mascarpone on one slice of bread.
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Cover with a second slice of bread.
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Place the sandwich in a pan.
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Brush melted butter on the bread, turn over and brush butter on to the second slice of bread.
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Cover and cook over medium heat until the bread is nicely browned.
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Flip the sandwich and cover the pan.
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Cook until nicely browned.
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Remove the sandwich from the pan and slice it in half.
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Spoon some blackberry cabernet compote over the sandwich or serve on the side and dip the sandwich into the compote.
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The blackberry cabernet compote recipe accommodates 4-6 sandwiches.
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The blackberry cabernet compote works beautifully with chicken and pork dishes, too. Also sponge cakes, pound cakes and cheesecakes.
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If you are not able to find chocolate cherry bread, feel free to substitute your favorite decadent bread. Brioche or challah would, also, be delicious.
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