Description
Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta is a delightful and refreshing appetizer perfect for summer gatherings. This easy-to-make dish combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with creamy ricotta, all atop crispy, golden-brown baguette slices. With vibrant colors and flavors, it’s the ideal starter for picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners. In just 30 minutes, you can create an impressive dish that will wow your guests while keeping things light and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 pint chopped tomatoes
- 3 medium peaches, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh basil leaves, sliced or roughly chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture over each slice.
- Toast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- While the bread is toasting, combine diced peaches, chopped tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk ricotta cheese in another bowl until creamy; season with salt if desired.
- Spread whipped ricotta on toasted baguette slices and top with peach and tomato mixture.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bruschetta (about 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. Experiment with different fruits like strawberries or figs for variety.