Description
A refreshing and elegant summer appetizer featuring juicy peaches, creamy whipped ricotta, and fragrant basil on toasted baguette slices. Lightly sweet with a touch of honey, this Peach Bruschetta is the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon honey (plus more for drizzling)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2–3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Flaky sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush each piece with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the oven for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.
- In a food processor or with a hand mixer, whip ricotta, honey, and lemon zest until smooth and fluffy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Spread a generous spoonful of whipped ricotta on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each with thin peach slices and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle with a touch of honey and finish with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper just before serving.
Notes
Swap peaches with nectarines or figs for seasonal variation.
Drizzle balsamic glaze instead of honey for a savory touch.
Add a slice of prosciutto for a salty-sweet balance.
Top with chopped pistachios or almonds for extra texture.
Use goat cheese instead of ricotta for a tangier flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
