Description
This Peach Bruschetta With Whipped Ricotta is a fresh and elegant appetizer featuring creamy whipped ricotta, juicy ripe peaches, and toasted baguette slices. Finished with honey and fresh basil, it’s the perfect sweet-and-savory dish for summer entertaining, brunches, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 ripe peaches, diced or thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Brush baguette slices with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Whip the ricotta: In a food processor or bowl, blend ricotta with honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- Prepare peaches: Toss diced peaches with a small amount of honey and fresh basil.
- Assemble: Spread whipped ricotta generously onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top: Spoon peaches over the ricotta.
- Finish: Drizzle with additional honey and balsamic glaze if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with extra basil and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, grill the peaches before topping the bruschetta. Use the ripest peaches available for the sweetest taste. Assemble just before serving to keep the bread crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peach bruschetta, whipped ricotta appetizer, summer appetizer, peach crostini, ricotta toast