Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta
A delightful appetizer featuring whipped ricotta on toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 clove garlic (minced, optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 to 2 cups fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- 1 baguette or crusty bread (sliced and toasted)
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the ricotta: Combine the ricotta, 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the minced garlic (if using), salt, and pepper in a bowl. Use a whisk or electric mixer to whip until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Prepare the tomato mixture: In a separate bowl, toss the diced tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and your choice of chopped basil or parsley.
- Toast the bread: Preheat your oven or toaster oven to a medium setting. Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the bruschetta: Spread a generous amount of the whipped ricotta over each toasted slice of bread.
- Top with freshness: Spoon the fresh tomato mixture generously over the ricotta.
- Drizzle and serve: Just before serving, drizzle with extra olive oil and balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for best flavor. Customize with other herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg