Peach Bruschetta With Whipped Ricotta (Printer-friendly)

Sweet peaches and creamy whipped ricotta atop crisp bread, finished with fresh herbs.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Whipped Ricotta

01 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
02 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
03 - 1 teaspoon honey
04 - Pinch of fine sea salt

→ For the Bruschetta

05 - 8 slices rustic baguette or sourdough, 1/2-inch thick
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Pinch of sea salt

→ For Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or mint
12 - Freshly cracked black pepper
13 - Flaky sea salt (optional)

# How-To Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Toast for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool slightly.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, heavy cream, honey, and a pinch of salt. Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
03 - In another bowl, gently toss peach slices with lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of sea salt until evenly coated.
04 - Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta onto each toasted bread slice. Top each with peach slices. Sprinkle with fresh basil or mint, cracked black pepper, and flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and creamy ricotta balances perfectly with bright peaches for an unforgettable bite
  • It comes together in 25 minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
  • Your guests will keep reaching for just one more until the platter is mysteriously empty
02 -
  • Drain your ricotta in a sieve for 30 minutes beforehand if it seems watery
  • Serve immediately after assembling because the bread will start to soften
  • The peaches need to be ripe enough to yield slightly when pressed
03 -
  • Room temperature ricotta whips up fluffier than cold ricotta straight from the fridge
  • A microplane makes quick work of zesting lemon over the peaches for extra brightness

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