Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta
A delightful appetizer that combines creamy ricotta and sweet strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk preferred)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, finely sliced (for garnish)
- Balsamic glaze, to drizzle on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice your French baguette into rounds about ½ an inch thick.
- Brush each side of the baguette rounds with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the ricotta mixture by placing ricotta cheese in a bowl and stirring in honey, salt, and pepper.
- Chop the fresh strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
- Spread a generous dollop of ricotta on each toasted bread slice.
- Top the ricotta with chopped strawberries.
- Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately to enjoy fresh!
Notes
Best served fresh, but you can prepare the ricotta and strawberries ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bruschetta bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, ricotta, bruschetta, appetizer, summer, vegetarian