Description
Peach Bruschetta is a fresh summer appetizer made with toasted baguette, whipped ricotta, juicy peaches, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
1 baguette (sliced)
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 ripe peaches (diced or sliced)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
2–4 garlic cloves (minced)
Juice of ½ lemon
Fresh basil (chopped)
Salt & pepper
Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and bake 10–12 minutes until golden.
3. Mix peaches, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Let mixture sit for a few minutes to blend flavors.
5. Blend ricotta until smooth and creamy.
6. Spread whipped ricotta on toasted bread.
7. Top with peach mixture.
8. Finish with fresh basil and balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Assemble just before serving to prevent soggy bread.
Adjust lemon and salt to taste.
Store components separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Peach Bruschetta, whipped ricotta appetizer, summer bruschetta, fresh fruit snack