Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta
A delightful summer appetizer featuring fresh peaches and creamy ricotta on toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 baguette sliced thinly
Butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Garlic
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, finely minced
Vegetables
- 1 pint chopped tomatoes
- 3 medium peaches, diced
Oils
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juice of
Herbs
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced or roughly chopped
Dairy
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Condiments
- to taste balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt butter and mix with minced garlic, then brush on baguette slices.
- Toast baguette slices in the oven until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine diced peaches, chopped tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, and basil.
- Spread whipped ricotta on toasted baguette slices and top with peach mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the peach mixture.