Ricotta Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes
Elevate your gatherings with these delightful Ricotta Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes! This easy-to-make appetizer combines warm, crispy bread with creamy ricotta and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creating a flavor explosion that will impress your guests. Perfect for parties or cozy family dinners, this recipe allows you to prepare components in advance, giving you more time to enjoy the occasion. Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated starter or a simple snack, this dish is versatile and customizable, making it a go-to option for any host.
- 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
- 8 ounces ricotta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 minced garlic cloves (divided)
- 1 bunch fresh basil (divided)
- 1 crusty bread loaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a baking dish. Roast for about 20 minutes until caramelized.
- In a blender, combine ricotta cheese, remaining garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, half of the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth; refrigerate.
- Slice the bread into half-inch pieces and brush both sides with the remaining olive oil mixed with the last garlic clove. Toast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Assemble by spreading ricotta on each slice of toast, topping with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (about 35g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg