Description
Creamy ricotta bruschetta with roasted tomatoes combines Italian countryside charm and rustic elegance. Fresh herbs and crisp bread complement tangy cheese and sweet roasted vegetables you will savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.5 oz) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup (250 g / 8.8 oz) ricotta cheese
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsps honey (optional, for added sweetness)
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn
- Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Roast Tomatoes: Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Spread halved tomatoes on parchment-lined baking sheet, tossing with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Roast 20-25 minutes until soft and caramelized, developing rich flavors.
- Prepare Crostini: Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet, brush with olive oil. Toast at 375F (190C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping midway to achieve uniform golden color.
- Assemble Bruschetta: Spread ricotta cheese on toasted crostini, drizzle with honey. Layer roasted tomatoes evenly across the creamy base, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle balsamic glaze over topped crostini, garnish with freshly torn basil leaves. Present immediately to maintain crisp texture and vibrant flavors of the bruschetta.
Notes
- Tomato Roasting Technique: Select ripe, plump cherry or Roma tomatoes for best caramelization and intense flavor development during roasting.
- Bread Toasting Precision: Watch crostini closely to prevent burning; golden-brown edges indicate perfect crispness without becoming overly hard or bitter.
- Ricotta Enhancement: Use room temperature ricotta for smoother spreading and better flavor absorption; consider straining excess moisture for a creamier texture.
- Flavor Balancing Trick: Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or lavender to subtly complement the roasted tomatoes’ natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg