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Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta

Quick Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta

  • Author: Jenna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking/Grilling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

A fresh, sweet-and-savory appetizer with juicy peaches, tomatoes, and creamy whipped ricotta on crispy garlic crostini.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 baguette, sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pint chopped tomatoes
  • 3 medium peaches, diced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • A generous handful of fresh basil leaves, sliced or roughly chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mash butter with half the garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on baguette slices and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
  2. Combine tomatoes, peaches, remaining garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate.
  3. Whip ricotta in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Spread ricotta on toasted bread, top with peach mixture, basil, and balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store components separately if prepping ahead.

Keywords: peach bruschetta, whipped ricotta crostini, summer appetizer, easy bruschetta recipe, peach tomato bruschetta