Description
Basil Blueberry Ricotta Bruschetta is a sweet and savory appetizer featuring creamy ricotta, juicy blueberries, and fresh basil atop toasted baguette slices. Drizzled with honey, these elegant bites are perfect for brunch, parties, or light entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta with honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread a layer of ricotta mixture on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with fresh blueberries and sprinkle with chopped basil.
- Drizzle lightly with additional honey before serving.
- Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or snack.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a tiny drizzle of balsamic glaze on top. Use fresh, firm blueberries for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: blueberry bruschetta, ricotta bruschetta, sweet and savory appetizer, basil blueberry bruschetta
