Strawberry Bruschetta
A delightful summer treat featuring juicy strawberries on crispy baguette topped with creamy ricotta and balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Baguette or Crostini
- 2 cups Juicy Strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, torn
- 1/2 cup Creamy Ricotta Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick slices and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5–7 minutes, until golden brown.
- Rinse the strawberries under cold water, pat dry, hull and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the sliced strawberries with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Spread a generous spoonful of ricotta on each toasted slice of baguette and top with the strawberry mixture.
- Scatter torn basil leaves over the top and drizzle with extra balsamic or olive oil.
- Plate and enjoy immediately, ideally on a wooden board for presentation.
Notes
For variations, consider mixing in other berries, adding honey, or using vegan alternatives for ricotta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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