Peach and Prosciutto Canapés

Yield: Serves 8 (serving size: 2 canapés)

The elegance of this easy appetizer belies its simplicity. Make-ahead tip: Toast the baguette slices and combine the cheese mixture well in advance, but assemble just before company arrives for the best results; it will all come together in a flash.

Ingredients

• 1 (6-ounce) French bread baguette, cut diagonally into 16 slices
• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
• 2 teaspoons finely minced shallots
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 ounce fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil, divided
• 1 large ripe peach, cut into 16 wedges
• 1 ounce prosciutto, cut into 16 thin slices

Directions

1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. Lightly coat bread slices with cooking spray; broil 2 minutes on each side or until toasted.
3. Combine mascarpone and next 3 ingredients (through cream cheese) in a small bowl.
4. Stir in 1 tablespoon basil. Spread cheese mixture evenly among bread slices.