Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta
Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta is a delightful summer appetizer that brings together the sweetness of ripe peaches and the creamy goodness of ricotta cheese. This easy-to-make bruschetta is perfect for any gathering, from casual picnics to elegant dinner parties. With just a few fresh ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can impress your guests with this vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced thinly
- 3 medium peaches, diced
- 1 pint chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh basil leaves, sliced or chopped
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt unsalted butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Brush both sides of baguette slices with garlic butter and season.
- Toast the baguette slices on a baking sheet for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peaches, tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, and basil. Season to taste.
- Whisk ricotta until smooth in another bowl.
- Assemble by spreading whipped ricotta on each toasted baguette slice, topping with the peach-tomato mixture, and drizzling with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bruschetta (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg