Description
This Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta combines the sweetness of peaches with savory tomatoes and a creamy ricotta spread, all atop crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette (thinly sliced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- salt
- 4 garlic cloves (freshly minced for best flavor)
- pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (I like Kerrygold for this)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (good quality extra virgin for richness)
- handful fresh basil (sliced or chopped)
- 3 medium peaches (diced into 1/2-inch chunks)
- 1 pint chopped tomatoes
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk ricotta for creamier texture)
- balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and brush with melted butter mixed with minced garlic.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the baguette slices are golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine diced peaches, chopped tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whip the ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy.
- To assemble, spread a generous amount of whipped ricotta on each toasted baguette slice, top with the peach and tomato mixture, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious appetizer!
Notes
For an extra touch, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt or crushed red pepper flakes on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 pieces
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Quick Peach Bruschetta, Whipped Ricotta, Easy Appetizer, Summer Recipes, Peach Recipes