Description
A delightful twist on traditional bruschetta, featuring fresh peaches and creamy whipped ricotta over toasted bread.
Ingredients
- Fresh peaches, diced
- Whipped ricotta cheese
- Baguette or Italian bread, sliced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the bread.
- Brush the sliced baguette with olive oil and place it on a baking sheet. Toast the bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Combine the diced peaches with a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl to enhance the natural sweetness and flavor.
- Spread a generous amount of whipped ricotta on each slice of toasted bread. Top with the seasoned peach mixture.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil for color and aromatic flavor.
- Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and enjoy your refreshing appetizer!
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Components can be prepared ahead of time but assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg