Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta
A delightful and easy-to-make bruschetta featuring fresh strawberries and creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for a light appetizer or dessert.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon balsamic glaze optional
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until golden brown and lightly toasted. Let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, and lemon zest. Stir until well combined.
- Spread a generous amount of the ricotta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each bruschetta with sliced strawberries.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if using, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable. You can add a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for extra crunch or a touch of mint for a refreshing twist.