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Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta


  • Author: HOW SWEET EATS
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 8-12 people 1x

Description

Combined with juicy tomatoes, garlic and basil, this is a dream when spooned over garlicky crostini and whipped ricotta. A summer favorite, for sure.


Ingredients

Scale

1 baguette, thinly sliced

¼ cup unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

kosher salt and pepper

1 pint tomatoes, chopped

3 medium ripe peaches, diced

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

½ lemon, freshly squeezed

1 big handful fresh basil leaves, chiffonade cut or chopped

1 cup ricotta cheese

balsamic glaze, for topping


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Or you can use your grill! When I grill, I heat it to the highest heat and grill these for 1 to 2 minutes with the lid closed.

Slice your baguette into ½-inch thick slices. In a bowl, mash together the butter and half of the garlic with a fork. Add a pinch of salt and stir. Spread the butter on the bread slices and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake the crostini for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crunchy.

While the bread toasts, combine the tomatoes, peaches and remaining garlic in a bowl. Season all over with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and lemon and toss. Let sit while you make the ricotta.

Place the ricotta in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer it to a bowl.

Spread each slice of bread with the whipped ricotta.

Stir the fresh basil into the peach and tomatoes. Top the ricotta with a spoonful or 2 of the peach tomato mixture. If desired, you can drizzle everything with some balsamic glaze! Serve immediately.

  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min

Keywords: peach bruschetta, ricotta