Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta Recipe
Enjoy a burst of summer flavors with this Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta recipe. Crispy baguette slices topped with creamy ricotta and a refreshing peach and tomato salsa, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter Baguette:
- 1 baguette, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Peach and Tomato Mixture:
- 1 pint chopped tomatoes
- 3 medium peaches, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- A generous handful of fresh basil leaves, sliced or roughly chopped
For the Whipped Ricotta:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Garlic Butter and Slice Baguette Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice baguette, mix garlic with butter, spread on slices, and bake.
- Step 2: Toast the Crostini Bake baguette until golden brown and crunchy.
- Step 3: Prepare the Peach and Tomato Mixture Combine tomatoes, peaches, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Step 4: Whip the Ricotta Blend ricotta until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5: Assemble the Crostini Spread whipped ricotta on crostini, top with peach and tomato mixture, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Peach Bruschetta, Whipped Ricotta, Summer Appetizer, Crostini Recipe
