Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Balsamic Glaze

A light and fresh Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with creamy whipped ricotta and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.23/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Dinner•Bread•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Italian

Main Ingredient:

Rice

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1Baguette(Sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds)

£1.20

1cupRicotta Cheese(Whole milk ricotta is recommended)

£2.50

2tablespoonsHeavy Cream(Optional, for extra creaminess)

£0.20

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(Divided)

£0.15

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.1teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

2tablespoonsBalsamic Glaze(Store-bought or homemade)

£0.35

4Fresh Basil Leaves(For garnish, optional)

£0.50

Total Cost

£4.90

£1.23 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Brush baguette slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
3.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
4.
While the bread is toasting, prepare the whipped ricotta: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, heavy cream (if using), the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5.
Use a fork or whisk to whip the ricotta until smooth and creamy. This may take a few minutes.
6.
Once the bread is toasted, let it cool slightly.
7.
Spread the whipped ricotta evenly over each toasted baguette slice.
8.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
9.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
10.
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (120g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

31g

12% of RDA

Fat

23g

33% of RDA

Protein

14g

28% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

375 mg

16% of RDA

Saturated Fat

9 g

45% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother whipped ricotta, use a food processor or blender.

You can add a pinch of garlic powder or a squeeze of lemon juice to the ricotta mixture for extra flavor.

To make homemade balsamic glaze, simmer balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over low heat until it thickens and reduces to a syrupy consistency.

Store leftover whipped ricotta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing Bowl

Fork or Whisk

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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60 minutes

4 servings

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