Strawberry Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta

Strawberry Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta

from fourseasonsofautumn.com
25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled and diced)
  • Zest and Juice of one lemon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup part skim or whole milk ricotta
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 baguette (sliced and toasted until golden brown)
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
  • Balsamic Glaze

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl gently stir together all of the ingredients for strawberries then set aside.

  2. 2

    In a blender or food processor add the ingredients for the whipped ricotta and process until smooth and light.

  3. 3

    Broil the slices of baguette until golden brown then spread on some of the ricotta and top with the strawberries and a few pieces of mint.

  4. 4

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately.