Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors featuring fresh strawberries and creamy ricotta on crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 5 tbsp. ricotta
- ½ baguette
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the baguette into 12 ½-inch slices and toast them for 5 minutes, or until nicely toasted.
- Finely chop the strawberries until you have ½ cup.
- In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Reduce over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, until thickened.
- Prepare the lemon zest.
- Combine the strawberries and lemon zest in a bowl. Add the reduced balsamic vinegar and gently stir.
- Spread a bit of ricotta on each toast, then top with the balsamic strawberries.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh strawberries. Experiment with other fruits or cheeses if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg