Peach Bruschetta With Whipped Ricotta (Printable)
Peaches, whipped ricotta, honey and basil on toasted baguette for a bright, easy summer starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Whipped Ricotta
01 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
02 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Bruschetta Base
05 - 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Peaches
07 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon honey, plus extra for drizzling
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Garnishes
10 - Fresh basil leaves, torn
11 - Freshly cracked black pepper
12 - Flaky sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange sliced baguette on a baking sheet, brush each side with olive oil, and toast for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest, and sea salt. Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
03 - In a separate bowl, gently combine peach slices with honey and fresh lemon juice until evenly coated.
04 - Spread a generous spoonful of whipped ricotta onto each toasted baguette slice.
05 - Top each with several peach slices and drizzle with additional honey, if desired.
06 - Garnish with torn basil leaves, freshly cracked black pepper, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve promptly.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- That moment when creamy whipped ricotta mingles with sun-warmed peaches is pure magic – like a little secret to impress guests with almost no stress.
- Once you try drizzling honey over these crunchy, cheesy toasts, you'll be hooked on the balance of savory, sweet, and fresh.
02 -
- Don’t skimp on toasting the baguette; once, I rushed and ended up with floppy, uninspired crostini.
- Peaches need to be fully ripe – underripe ones won’t release their juices and you’ll lose the whole point of the dish.
03 -
- Let the whipped ricotta come to room temperature before spreading so it stays velvety, not stiff.
- A gentle sprinkle of flaky salt right before serving truly awakens every flavor on the plate.