Description
Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta is a refreshing summer appetizer that harmoniously blends sweet, juicy peaches with creamy, whipped ricotta atop crispy baguette slices. This simple yet elegant dish captures the essence of sunny gatherings and joyful moments spent with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette (10 oz)
- 2 ripe peaches, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into half-inch thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- While the bread is toasting, whip ricotta cheese with honey in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Dice the peaches and mix them with chopped basil.
- Spread a generous dollop of whipped ricotta on each toasted slice and top with diced peaches and basil mixture.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with extra honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg