Fresh Peaches Recipes: Easy Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta
This Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta is a fresh and elegant summer appetizer featuring juicy peaches, creamy ricotta, fragrant basil, and crispy toasted baguette slices finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- For the Crostini
- 1 baguette sliced into ½-inch rounds
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- For the Peach Topping
- 3 medium fresh peaches diced
- 1 pint tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh basil sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Whipped Ricotta
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- For Garnish
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix softened butter with half of the minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread garlic butter over baguette slices and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, combine peaches, tomatoes, remaining garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Let the mixture marinate while preparing the ricotta.
- Blend ricotta in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Spread whipped ricotta onto the toasted crostini.
- Stir fresh basil into the peach mixture.
- Spoon the peach topping over each crostini.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Assemble just before serving to keep the crostini crisp.
- White peaches, nectarines, or pears can be substituted when peaches are unavailable.
- For extra flavor, top with chopped pistachios or a drizzle of hot honey.190