Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta. This delightful appetizer combines juicy peaches and ripe tomatoes, topped on crispy toasted baguette slices and creamy whipped ricotta, creating a perfect harmony of sweetness and savory goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 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
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette thinly and arrange the slices on a baking sheet.
- Melt unsalted butter and mix in minced garlic; brush over each slice of bread.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, peaches, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and basil; stir gently.
- Whip ricotta cheese until fluffy.
- Spread whipped ricotta on each toasted baguette slice and top with the peach-tomato mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg