Fruitful Summer Bruschetta with Sweet Ricotta
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes
This Fruitful Summer Bruschetta is a total celebration of sunshine. Crispy baguette slices topped with sweet vanilla-kissed ricotta, juicy peaches and strawberries, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a little basil to tie it all together—it’s part toast, part dessert, and all delicious.
Golden baguette slices topped with whipped sweet ricotta, peaches and strawberries, finished with balsamic glaze and fresh basil
This recipe came from one of those “clean out the fridge but make it pretty” days—some leftover fruit, a half tub of ricotta, and a warm baguette waiting to be sliced. But once I started layering it all together and gave it that final balsamic drizzle, I knew it was going to be a summer staple. It’s fresh, a little indulgent, and totally flexible. Perfect for brunch spreads, afternoon snacks, or light summer desserts.
I love using strawberries and peaches here for their natural sweetness and vibrant color, but you can absolutely mix it up with whatever fruit you’ve got—figs, cherries, even grilled nectarines work beautifully. The sweet ricotta gives you this creamy, dreamy base that balances the tangy glaze and bright fruit perfectly. Trust me, you’re going to want to make extra.
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 6 (12 pieces) • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 180
Sweet Ricotta Spread:
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Bruschetta:
1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces
2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Olive oil, for brushing
Steps
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
Step 3
Toast in the oven for 6–8 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
Step 4
In a bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
Step 5
Spread a generous spoonful of the ricotta mixture onto each baguette slice.
Step 6
Top with peach and strawberry slices.
Step 7
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Step 8
Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp and the fruit fresh.
Make it your own!
🍒 Swap the fruit
Use figs, cherries, plums, or blackberries depending on what’s in season.🌿 Add a savory twist
Skip the sugar in the ricotta and top with a crack of black pepper and a tiny drizzle of olive oil.🍯 Sweeten it differently
Try honey or maple syrup instead of powdered sugar in the ricotta.🧀 Make it extra creamy
Fold in a spoonful of mascarpone for an even silkier ricotta spread.
