Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta Recipe
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta recipe. Crispy baguette slices topped with creamy whipped ricotta and a refreshing peach and tomato mixture create a delightful appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For Garlic Butter and Baguette:
- 1 baguette, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For 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
Additional:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Garlic Butter and Slice Baguette – Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice baguette, mash butter and garlic, add salt, spread on baguette slices, and bake.
- Step 2: Toast the Crostini – Bake baguette until golden brown and crunchy.
- Step 3: Prepare the Peach and Tomato Mixture – Mix tomatoes, peaches, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Let marinate.
- 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, basil, and balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Peach Bruschetta, Whipped Ricotta, Appetizer, Crostini, Italian Recipe
