Description
Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta is a fresh appetizer made with toasted baguette slices topped with creamy ricotta, juicy strawberries, basil, and balsamic vinegar. This sweet savory recipe is light, elegant, and perfect for entertaining or summer gatherings
Ingredients
8-10 (½-inch) slices of french baguette
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups diced strawberries
5 fresh basil leaves, thinly julienned, plus more for garnishing
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Pinch of sugar (optional)
½ cup whole milk or part skim ricotta cheese
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)*
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Stir together the diced strawberries, julienned basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and balsamic vinegar. Taste and add a pinch of sugar if you’d like a sweeter bruschetta! Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
Add the baguette slices to a baking sheet and brush the top of each slice with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
White the baguette slices bake, mix together the ricotta and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Dollop ricotta onto each crostini, spreading ever so slightly towards the edges, then top with the strawberry mixture, more basil, and balsamic glaze if desired. Makes 8-10 crostini. Feel free to double the recipe if you are serving a crowd. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American