Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta Recipe
A delightful and easy recipe for Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta that combines the sweetness of peaches with savory garlic, tangy tomatoes, and creamy ricotta on crispy baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter and 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
- Prepare Garlic Butter and Slice Baguette – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice baguette, mash butter with garlic, salt, spread on baguette slices, and bake until golden.
- Toast the Crostini – Toast baguette slices until golden and crunchy.
- Prepare the Peach and Tomato Mixture – Combine tomatoes, peaches, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and let marinate.
- Whip the Ricotta – Blend ricotta until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Crostini – Spread whipped ricotta on crostini, top with basil-infused peach tomato mixture, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Notes
- You can customize this bruschetta by adding arugula or prosciutto for extra flavor.
- Ensure the baguette slices are not too thick to ensure a crispy texture after toasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Peach Bruschetta, Whipped Ricotta, Appetizer Recipe, Easy Bruschetta
