Tropical bagel with banana, strawberries, and cream cheese ring
Make every morning memorable with our tropical bagel with lime and coconut-flavoured cream cheese. Topped with slices of banana and strawberries and a refreshing touch of fresh mint, it is ideal for a tasty breakfast or on a breakfast platter with granola-topped yoghurt, orange juice, and nuts.
ingredients
- 1 Castello® LIME & COCONUT CREAM CHEESE RING 125G
- 4 plain bagels
- 1 banana
- 4 strawberries
- 50 ml fresh mint
Accompaniments
- 400 ml greek yoghurt
- 4 tbsp granola
- 4 tsp honey
- 4 glasses of orange juice
- 1 small handful of pistachios
preparation
1. Arrange cream cheese onto each bagel.
2. Slice banana and strawberries and place the slices between the cream cheese chunks.
3. Garnish with fresh mint for a burst of flavour and a touch of elegance.
To serve
1. Arrange the breakfast platter with the prepared bagel alongside an accompaniment of Greek yoghurt with granola, chopped pistachios, and a refreshing glass of orange juice.
Tips
Elevate your breakfast by lightly toasting the bagels before adding cream cheese and fruit. It will give the bagels a nice crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy cheese and soft fruit.
Tips
Slice the banana and strawberries into thin, even slices to not let one overpower the other when arranged on the bagels. The slices allow you to arrange them beautifully between the chunks of cream cheese so you can enjoy all the flavours and textures in each bite.
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Castello® Lime & Coconut Cream Cheese Ring
Castello® Lime & Coconut Cream Cheese Ring Cream Cheese
Enjoy a bagel with tropical cream cheese
Start your day on the right note with a luscious bagel topped with tropical cream cheese inspired by the Caribbean. Cream cheese and bagels are a classic breakfast treat, combining crisp yet soft bagels with creamy, velvety cream cheese. However, in this recipe, we take it to the next level. Our Caribbean-inspired lime and coconut cream cheese is the crowning touch, making this a new breakfast favourite. It is soft and creamy like a traditional cream cheese but with fresh and subtle flavour notes of lime and coconut inviting your senses to a Caribbean island.
Complemented by sweet banana and strawberries
Banana and strawberry is a well-known and beloved flavour combination, and both flavours complement the tangy lime and sweet coconut in the cream cheese beautifully. Thanks to the juiciness from the berries and the creaminess from the banana, you get to discover the delicious simplicity of classic, balanced flavours combined with a zesty, tropical kick.
Serve on a breakfast platter with other favourites
Bagels are easy breakfast staples, perfect for a quick bite on the go or as a sit-down-and-enjoy treat with delicious toppings. Share the moment of this delightful breakfast with your family or friends, serving a breakfast platter with various accompaniments to your tropical bagel with coconut lime cream cheese.
Orange juice gives you a refreshing, fruity taste, and the sweet Greek yoghurt makes for the perfect accompaniment to the velvety cream cheese in your bagel. To highlight the sweetness, the Greek yoghurt is topped with a drizzle of honey, crunchy granola, and nutty, sweet pistachios.
Together, this breakfast platter gives you all the flavours you love in the morning centred around a classic bagel with cream cheese and strawberries. The Caribbean twist from the lime and coconut in the cream cheese adds to the flavours and makes this breakfast stand out.
If you need other ideas for a breakfast platter alongside your bagels, try our French toast with bananas and lime coconut cream cheese, the elements from an exotic fruit platter with a tasty cream cheese ring, or, to lean more into the sweetness, these cheesecake bites with coconut lime cream cheese.
Ideas for varying the recipe
The easiest way to experiment with this recipe is to try different bagel varieties. Add an extra layer of flavour with sesame bagels, whole wheat bagels, cinnamon raisin bagels, or, for a savoury touch, cheese bagels. You can also sprinkle with black sesame seeds on top of the bagel toppings or dust with cinnamon sugar.
Swap the pistachios for chopped toasted almonds or macadamia nuts for a different texture and flavour that still complements the Caribbean theme. Or, for a more exotic touch, mix a bit of lime zest or coconut flakes into the Greek yoghurt to echo the tropical cream cheese flavours.
Instead of strawberries, you can use other berries, such as blueberries or raspberries. You can also experiment with the fruits on top, making your tropical bagel even more tropical with cubed mango or pineapple. Make sure to cut the fruits into small cubes so they do not overpower the cream cheese.