Description
Peach Bruschetta with whipped ricotta, fresh basil, and juicy peaches on crispy garlic baguette slices.
Ingredients
1 baguette, thinly sliced
¼ cup unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, chopped
3 ripe peaches, diced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
1 handful fresh basil, thinly sliced
1 cup ricotta cheese
Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix butter with half the minced garlic and salt.
3. Spread on baguette slices and bake 10–12 minutes until golden.
4. Combine peaches, tomatoes, remaining garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
5. Let mixture sit for flavors to combine.
6. Whip ricotta until smooth and fluffy.
7. Spread ricotta on toasted bread.
8. Top with peach mixture.
9. Sprinkle basil and drizzle balsamic glaze if desired.
10. Serve immediately.
Notes
Assemble just before serving to keep bread crisp.
Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Peach Bruschetta, whipped ricotta appetizer, summer crostini, fruit bruschetta