Basel toast with cherries

4 servings

30 minutes

Basel toasts with cherries are an exquisite combination of crispy white bread soaked in aromatic butter and juicy cherries in thick sugar syrup. This dessert traces back to European traditions of sweet toasts but gained particular popularity in Sweden due to its simplicity and vibrant flavor. The sweetness of the syrup harmonizes with the tartness of the cherries, while cinnamon adds a spicy and warm note. These toasts are perfect for cozy evenings accompanied by a cup of fragrant tea or coffee. They can be served as a standalone treat or as an exquisite breakfast that awakens the most pleasant taste memories.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 461.8
• Proteins: 7.7g
• Fats: 16.5g
• Carbohydrates: 69.9g

Ingredients

• White bread: 12 pc
• Butter: 3 tbsp
• Cherry: 750 g
• Sugar: 3 tbsp
• Cinnamon: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Brown 12 pieces of white bread on both sides in boiling oil, place on a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • White bread: 12 pieces
   • Butter: 3 tablespoons

2. Put cherries in a pot, mix with sugar, and let sit for half an hour. Then drain the juice into a separate container, bring to a boil while adding sugar. It should result in a thick syrup.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry: 750 g
   • Sugar: 3 tablespoons

3. Place cherries on slices of bread just before serving, drizzle with chilled syrup, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry: 750 g
   • Sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Cinnamon:  to taste