Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

Name: Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped; 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Here's an interesting spin on bruschetta. The creamy ricotta cheese spread is an ideal complement to the sweet, minty strawberry topping. —Laura Stricklin, Jackson, Mississippi

Ingredients

24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

Brush bread slices with butter; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine strawberries, mint and honey. In another bowl, combine ricotta, jam and lemon zest. Spread ricotta mixture over toast; top with strawberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 89 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Here's an interesting spin on bruschetta. The creamy ricotta cheese spread is an ideal complement to the sweet, minty strawberry topping. —Laura Stricklin, Jackson, Mississippi

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