Description
A delightful recipe for Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta that combines the sweetness of peaches with creamy ricotta on crisp baguette slices, perfect for a quick and elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crostini:
- 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 oven to 400°F. Slice baguette, mix butter with garlic, salt, spread on baguette slices, and bake.
- Step 2: Toast the Crostini – Bake or grill baguette slices until golden brown and crispy.
- Step 3: Prepare the Peach and Tomato Mixture – Combine tomatoes, peaches, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and basil in a bowl.
- Step 4: Whip the Ricotta – Blend ricotta in a food processor 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. Serve.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh for optimal taste and texture.
- Experiment with different herbs like mint or thyme for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Bruschetta, Peach, Ricotta, Appetizer, Easy, Quick, Summer
