Description
Balsamic Blackberry Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta is a tantalizing appetizer that combines sweet blackberries with creamy ricotta, all atop crunchy toasted baguette slices. This vibrant dish is perfect for summer gatherings, delivering bursts of flavor and nostalgia in every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a showstopper that will impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup ripe blackberries
- 2 tbsp high-quality balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- In a bowl, toss blackberries with balsamic vinegar and chopped basil.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese with honey until smooth. Adjust sweetness if desired.
- Spread whipped ricotta on each toasted baguette slice and top generously with the blackberry mixture.
- Optionally, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (30g)
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg