Strawberry Bruschetta
A sweet summer appetizer, this refreshing bruschetta with strawberries, fresh ricotta cheese, and a drizzle of honey is perfect for brunch or a summer party.
This bruschetta is completely irresistible! Bread, cheese and fruit, all my loves in one bite-sized appetizer.
How to Make Bruschetta
We start with toasted bread. A long baguette works best cut into half-inch thick slices. Brush each slice with oil olive and broil in the oven just until the slices begin to brown.
Next comes the toppings. Traditionally bruschetta is topped with tomatoes, garlic and basil, maybe fresh mozzarella. Our summer bruschetta is a little different, we are replacing the tomatoes with strawberries and using a lighter cheese, ricotta.
Fresh ricotta is hard to resist on its own, but spread on toasted baguette slices and topped with strawberries, basil, and a drizzle of honey? It’s irresistible. We are using my homemade ricotta recipe which has a milder flavor than store-bought ricotta. Once you’ve got the ricotta, this is an easy appetizer that you can assemble in just a few minutes. We’ve even made dinner out of these, along with some fresh fruit or veggies on the side. Bread, cheese, and juicy summer strawberries… what more could you want?
If you’re able to share these by bringing them to a brunch, potluck or dinner party, I’m sure your friends will be extremely grateful. But I won’t blame you if you decide to make these just for yourself. I know whenever I make them I end up eating way too many. These Strawberry-Basil Bruschetta are addicting!
Strawberry Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries chopped small
- 1/4 cup fresh basil sliced into small ribbons
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Slice the baguette on a slight diagonal into 1/2-inch thick ovals. Place slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil. Broil until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, gently toss together the strawberries and basil.
- Spread about a tablespoon of ricotta cheese on each toasted baguette slice. Top with a spoonful of strawberries and basil. Drizzle with a small amount of honey.
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Wow. These look fabulous. I could see the strawberries macerating in a little white balsamic first, as well, to make them a bit more on the savory side. Lovely!!!
I bet adding some balsamic would be wonderful! Great idea!
These pictures are just lovely! The colors are so bright. I would have a very hard time eating just one of these!
Thanks, Kelly! I wish you could enjoy these!
Never made homemade ricotta! Ahhh I imagine it being so wonderful and creamy. I really like strawberry and basil together…a combo I never would have put together until trying! This looks refreshing and a fab blend of flavors. Great Summer dinner party appetizer. Thanks lovely 🙂
Thanks, Kelly! The basil does complement the strawberries so well, and the ricotta is deliciously creamy!
What a beautiful appetizer, Kristine! I love the fresh flavors and that you gave regular bruschetta a fun twist. And I’m sure this tastes even better with your home-made ricotta!
Thank you, Gayle! Yes, homemade ricotta is pretty much a must for this! 🙂
Oh my gosh – these are BEAUTIFUL! And your photos are fantastic too! I have never made homemade ricotta, but now you’ve gotten me to add one more thing to my bucket list! 🙂 Pinned!
Thank you!!! Is your kitchen bucket list as never-ending as mine? There are just too many great recipes to try!
Yes, Kristine it is! I swear my list is so long, if I made it all, I could feed an entire state! 🙂 Love your blog by the way!
Thank you, thank you!! My list just keeps on growing, and your Candied Pecan Maple Ice Cream is right up there at the top!
Gahhh! YES. This bruschetta is SO gorgeous, Kristine! Strawberries and basil is such an amazing combo and it could never hurt to throw some fresh ricotta into the mix. Beautiful photos, girl! Pinned.
You are so sweet. Thank you!
Yum, Kristine these look so delicious! Beautiful colors and that fresh ricotta just looks amazing! Pinning!
Pretty food just tastes better, doesn’t it? Thanks for the pin!
So bright and beautiful. The combination of strawberries with basil against ricotta is simply divine. Great job.
Thank you, Kathy! The combo is great in looks and taste! 🙂
seriously awesome idea to use strawberries for bruschetta! strawberries, basil and ricotta go so well together – i can imagine how good the bruschettas did taste!
Thanks, Thalia! Yes, the creamy ricotta went so well with the sweet strawberries and fresh basil!
These look amazing, Kristine!! So beautiful and perfect for a summer party! Pinned!
Thank you, Lindsey! Definitely summer party food, and would be perfect with a cool cocktail!
Oh wow this looks absolutely perfect!!!
Thanks so much, Jocelyn!
These bruschetta look amazing! Love the lightness from the strawberries with the fresh ricotta!
Thank you, Jess! This is definitely a light appetizer! Even after eating way too many, I wasn’t overly full. 🙂
This sounds yummy enough that maybe it would convince my picky fiance to enjoy ricotta!
Oh, I hope so! They are pretty hard to resist. 🙂
This is just beautiful! I really love savory bruchetta but this sweet version looks amazing!
Thank you! I’m excited to try homemade ricotta in a savory bruschetta next – maybe something with fresh summer tomatoes or zucchini!
I love the combination of Strawberries and Ricotta. There is no way I could eat just one!
Yep, it’s pretty much impossible to eat just one! I don’t know why, but I just love fresh berries with ricotta!
these sound delightful! As for the presentation it is beautiful!
Thanks so much, Aimee!