Ricotta Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes
Looking for a show-stopping appetizer that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor? This Ricotta Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes is just what you need! Featuring creamy ricotta spread on toasted bread, complemented by sweet, caramelized cherry tomatoes and aromatic fresh basil, this dish is perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sweet cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 minced garlic cloves (divided)
- Salt and black pepper
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 bunch fresh basil (divided)
- 1 crusty bread loaf
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. Roast until tomatoes burst (about 15-20 minutes).
- In a blender, mix remaining ricotta ingredients: ricotta cheese, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, half of the fresh basil leaves, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Slice the bread into half-inch thick pieces. Brush both sides with the remaining olive oil mixed with the last minced garlic clove. Toast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble by spreading the ricotta mixture on each slice of toasted bread and topping with roasted tomatoes and remaining basil. Drizzle balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 84mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg