Description
Best Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta is a fresh and elegant summer appetizer featuring toasted artisan bread topped with creamy whipped ricotta, juicy ripe peaches, a drizzle of hot honey, and fragrant basil. This easy recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect for entertaining, brunches, or enjoying the best flavors of peach season.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Bruschetta
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
For the Whipped Ricotta
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
For Finishing
- 2 tbsp hot honey or regular honey
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted pistachios (optional)
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Flaky sea salt
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the whipped ricotta: In a food processor, blend ricotta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until light, smooth, and creamy.
- Prepare the peaches: Wash and slice the peaches into thin wedges.
- Spread the ricotta: Generously spread whipped ricotta over each toasted bread slice.
- Add the toppings: Arrange peach slices on top and scatter fresh basil over each piece.
- Finish: Drizzle with hot honey, sprinkle with toasted pistachios if using, and season lightly with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Serve: Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired and serve immediately while the bread remains crisp.
Notes
Choose ripe but firm peaches for the best texture. Whipped ricotta can be prepared up to a day in advance and refrigerated. For extra flavor, lightly grill the peaches before assembling the bruschetta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peach bruschetta with whipped ricotta, summer bruschetta, peach appetizer, whipped ricotta toast, fresh peach recipe
