Create a light, elegant starter for your next brunch with this modern twist on classic flavors, balancing sweet macerated berries with creamy ricotta.
Author:Claire
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:30 min
Yield:12 pieces 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush both sides of the baguette slices lightly with olive oil.
Bake the bread for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, gently combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Let the strawberries macerate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. This creates a sweet, juicy syrup.
In a separate small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the salt until smooth.
To assemble your spring bruschetta with honey, spread a generous layer of the seasoned ricotta onto each cooled toasted bread slice.
Spoon the macerated strawberries over the ricotta layer.
Drizzle each piece with a little honey and a small amount of balsamic glaze.
Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves before serving this strawberry balsamic appetizer.
Notes
For the best texture, assemble the bruschetta just before serving so the bread does not become soggy.
If you do not have balsamic glaze, you can reduce balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until it thickens slightly.
Use high-quality, whole milk ricotta for the creamiest result in your ricotta toast toppings.