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
- 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.
- Combine tomatoes, peaches, remaining garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate.
- Whip ricotta in a food processor until smooth.
- 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