Balsamic Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta Recipes

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Core strawberries, and dice into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a bowl, and add balsamic vinegar.
• Stir strawberries to combine, and let rest for about 20 minutes
• Cut French baguette crosswise into about 1/2" pieces. You should get about 24 slices
• Toast bread slices lightly, and let cool for about 2 minutes
• Place toast pieces on a serving platter
• Spoon ricotta cheese onto toast pieces. I add about 1 Tablespoon per piece.
• Top with a generous spoonful of strawberries
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar sauce
• Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chives

STRAWBERRY RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss the strawberries with the mint, olive oil and a pinch of flakey sea salt. Spread each slice of baguette with ricotta cheese. Top with a spoonful of strawberries, drizzle with balsamic and sprinkle with more flakey sea salt.

STRAWBERRY RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• 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 the strawberries, mint and honey; set aside. In another bowl, combine the ricotta, jam and lemon zest. Spread ricotta mixture over toast; top with strawberry mixture.

STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• 1.Preheat conventional oven to 400°F. 2.Combine ricotta and honey in small mixing bowl; whisk to combine and set aside. 3.Coat Mission® Artisan® Multigrain Tortillas evenly with non-stick spray. Place in single layer on baking pan and bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and cut each tortilla into 4 equal strips; set aside to cool and crisp. 4.In second small mixing bowl, combine diced strawberries and chopped basil; set aside. 5.Spread ricotta mixture evenly across tortilla strips, drizzle each with balsamic glaze, layer arugula greens, basil-scented strawberries and a sprinkling of pine nuts.
• - Replace fresh diced peaches for strawberries and toasted almonds instead of pine nuts for a late summer version of this recipe. - Grill the tortilla on each side for even more flavor.

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES WITH RICOTTA CREAM

Steps:

• Put the ricotta cheese, honey and vanilla extract into the small bowl of a food processor and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• In a small saucepan combine the vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool completely.
• In a medium bowl, toss the berries with the basil and the balsamic syrup.
• Divide the cream among 4 cocktail glasses, top with the berry mixture and serve.
• Excellent source of: Vitamin C, Manganese
• Good source of: Protein, Vitamin K, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium