Description
A fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring strawberries and ricotta on toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese and honey until smooth.
- Spread the ricotta mixture on each toasted slice.
- Tops with sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of salt.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta, appetizer, Italian, summer dish