Peach Bruschetta With Whipped Ricotta (Print Version)

Toasted baguette topped with whipped ricotta, honeyed peaches, basil, and flaky salt—fresh summer flavors in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Whipped Ricotta

01 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
02 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Bruschetta

05 - 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Peaches

07 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon honey, plus extra for drizzling
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Garnishes

10 - Fresh basil leaves, torn
11 - Freshly cracked black pepper
12 - Flaky sea salt

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush both sides with olive oil, and toast for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - Combine ricotta cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
03 - Toss peach slices gently with honey and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl to evenly coat.
04 - Spoon a generous layer of whipped ricotta onto each toasted baguette slice.
05 - Arrange peach slices over the ricotta layer and drizzle with additional honey if desired.
06 - Garnish with fresh torn basil, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve promptly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ricotta whips up luxuriously smooth, creating a pillowy base your guests will gush over.
  • This appetizer solves that tricky pre-dinner hunger in style, but won’t fill you up before the main event.
02 -
  • If you rush the toasting or use a soft bread, toppings will topple off and sog up the base—trust me, I learned this juggling a tray with one hand.
  • Letting the ricotta whip long enough makes all the difference for a creamy, spreadable texture instead of something lumpy.
03 -
  • Let your baguette slices cool for a minute before topping so the ricotta doesn’t melt off.
  • Using local honey lets you adjust sweetness to taste; a tiny swirl goes a long way.

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