Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze and Whipped Ricotta

Classic Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, whipped ricotta cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

285 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.03/serving

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Mood:

Ingredients

Servings

1Baguette(About 18 inches long)

£1.20

3Ripe Tomatoes(Medium size, diced)

£0.90

0.3cupFresh Basil(Chopped)

£0.75

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra Virgin)

£0.40

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.02

1cupRicotta Cheese(Whole milk)

£1.80

2tablespoonsHeavy Cream(Cold)

£0.15

2tablespoonsBalsamic Glaze(For drizzling)

£0.30

2tablespoonsParmesan Cheese(Grated (optional))

£0.50

Total Cost

£6.18

£1.03 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
3.
Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
4.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and crispy.
5.
While the bread is toasting, prepare the tomato mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
6.
In a separate bowl, whip the ricotta cheese with the heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Add a pinch of salt to taste.
7.
Once the bread is toasted, spread a spoonful of the whipped ricotta on each slice.
8.
Top with the tomato mixture.
9.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (if using).
10.
Serve immediately.

Buy ingredients on Loop

My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (100g)

285 kcal / 1192 kJ

Carbs

20g

8% of RDA

Fat

18g

26% of RDA

Protein

10g

20% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

320 mg

14% of RDA

Saturated Fat

7 g

35% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier bruschetta, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture.

If you don't have balsamic glaze, you can make your own by simmering balsamic vinegar over low heat until it thickens.

Feel free to experiment with other toppings, such as roasted red peppers, olives, or artichoke hearts.

For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing bowl

Cutting board

Knife

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Share this recipe

Loading recipe...