Description
A light, elegant summer appetizer made with toasted baguette slices topped with creamy whipped ricotta, fresh peaches, balsamic glaze, and basil. Quick to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Baguette or other crusty bread (ciabatta, sourdough, or country loaf)
Butter or olive oil, for toasting
Ricotta cheese
Fresh peaches, sliced
Balsamic glaze
Fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Brush both sides with melted butter or olive oil and toast in a skillet or under the broiler until golden and crisp.
- Whip ricotta with a pinch of salt until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or fork.
- Slice the peaches thinly (peeling is optional).
- Spread whipped ricotta on each toasted slice of bread.
- Top with peach slices and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Garnish with torn basil, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use nectarines, plums, figs, or pears as seasonal alternatives to peaches.
Substitute ricotta with goat cheese or cream cheese.
Homemade balsamic glaze can be made by reducing vinegar with a touch of honey.
Fresh mint or oregano can be used instead of basil for a flavor twist.
Make components ahead and assemble just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg