Description
A delicious and easy recipe for ricotta honey bruschetta that combines creamy ricotta cheese with sweet honey on perfectly toasted bread for an elegant appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole French baguette
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (optional garnish)
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature ensures proper browning without burning.
- Slice Bread: Cut baguette into half-inch thick pieces. Arrange on baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Toast Bread: Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Watch carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Prepare Ricotta: Mix ricotta cheese in bowl until smooth and creamy. This ensures even spreading.
- Assemble: Spread generous layer of ricotta on each toast slice. Drizzle with honey immediately.
- Finish: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over each piece. Add fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture – it toasts more evenly and holds toppings better than fresh bread
- Warm honey slightly for easier drizzling and better flavor distribution across the ricotta
- Pat ricotta dry with paper towels if it seems watery to prevent soggy bruschetta
- Toast bread just before serving to maintain maximum crispiness and prevent sogginess
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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