Festive breakfast bagels

Name: Festive breakfast bagels
Yield: 2
Ingredients: ¼ cup Mascarpone, or use creme fraiche; ¼ cup Thick greek yoghurt; ½ Lemons, zest and juice; 1 pinch Caster sugar, or a little honey to sweeten; ¼ tsp Christmas spice, see link above for how to make or use cinnamon or five-spice powder; 1 handful Berries, use whatever fresh ones you want and some sliced strawberries and sliced banana (Main); 2 Abe's Cinnamon and Raisin Bagels, split, lightly toasted (Main); 1 drizzle Honey, spread over each bagel half; 1 drizzle Apple syrup, or maple syrup over each half; 4 sprigs Mint, for garnish

Makes: 2

Tam West

Warren Elwin

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These bagels are topped with a little Christmas spice mix. You could use this mix from my homemade festive sausage recipe otherwise use five-spice powder or cinnamon. For a savoury note, serve with crispy bacon rashers.

Ingredients

¼ cup	Mascarpone, or use creme fraiche
¼ cup	Thick greek yoghurt
½	Lemons, zest and juice
1 pinch	Caster sugar, or a little honey to sweeten
¼ tsp	Christmas spice, see link above for how to make or use cinnamon or five-spice powder
1 handful	Berries, use whatever fresh ones you want and some sliced strawberries and sliced banana (Main)
2	Abe's Cinnamon and Raisin Bagels, split, lightly toasted (Main)
1 drizzle	Honey, spread over each bagel half
1 drizzle	Apple syrup, or maple syrup over each half
4 sprigs	Mint, for garnish

Directions

Whisk mascarpone or creme fraiche and yoghurt with the lemon zest and juice, a pinch of sugar or honey and Christmas spice mix (or use five-spice or cinnamon). Fold fresh berries, strawberries and banana into the cream. Spread toasted bagels with honey and top generously with the fruit spread. Serve drizzled with an apple or maple syrup and garnish with mint. Add a side of crispy bacon for a savoury note.