Ricotta Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes: A Must-Try Appetizer!
A delicious appetizer featuring creamy ricotta cheese topped with sweet roasted tomatoes on crispy bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the tomatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until they are soft and caramelized.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, toast the baguette slices in the oven until golden brown.
- Spread a generous amount of ricotta cheese on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with the roasted tomatoes and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, drizzle with extra balsamic vinegar before serving.
- Can be made ahead of time; just assemble before serving.
- Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg