Blackberry Bruschetta Recipes

BLUEBERRY LEMON RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• For the blueberries: Macerate the blueberries by mixing them together with the sugar and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside while you make the ricotta mix and the bruschetta.
• For the lemon ricotta: Add the ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Mix until the ricotta is smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
• For the crostini: Heat a griddle (or large cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat. Spread each side of the sliced bread with some butter. Toast the bread on both sides until crisp and golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Allow the bread to cool slightly.
• For serving: To assemble, smear a heaping tablespoon of the lemon-ricotta mixture onto a piece of toasted bread. Top with a tablespoon of the macerated blueberries and garnish with a basil leaf. Transfer the bruschetta to a platter and drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Zest the lemon over the platter before serving.

BALSAMIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices.

GARLIC BREAD BRUSCHETTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In the microwave, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter with 1 clove of garlic.
• Slice up a loaf of Italian bread to about 1-inch (2 ½ cm) thickness.
• Top with melted garlic butter, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
• Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and olive oil and stir until everything is fully coated with olive oil.
• Top the garlic bread with desired amount of tomato mixture.
• Garnish with parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy!

BEST EVER BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, garlic, basil, vinegar, olive oil, cheese, salt and pepper.
• Mix thoroughly and let sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors marinate.
• Slice the bread into individual pieces and spoon the mixture on top.

TEN-MINUTE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic.
• Spoon mixture onto toasted bread slices. Serve immediately.

BLACKBERRY-ALMOND BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake French loaf as directed on can. Cool 5 minutes. Cut ends off loaf; cut loaf crosswise into 24 slices, about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray each slice with cooking spray until lightly coated; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Return to oven; bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly toasted. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat cream cheese, almond extract and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until well combined. Spread cheese mixture evenly onto toasted bread slices. Top each with 3 or 4 blackberries; sprinkle with almonds. With small strainer, sprinkle 3 tablespoons powdered sugar over bruschetta. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change. *Special Touch: Garnish the serving platter with additional blackberries and fresh mint leaves.
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SWEET BERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, extract and remaining sugar. Spread over toasted bread. Top with berries and almonds; dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

BLACKBERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• (If you are using frozen berries, thaw and drain well according to package directions.).
• Slice your baguette into about 24 thin rounds, about 1/2" thick (you might have extra bread left over).
• Preheat oven to 350 F and have ready a large baking sheet, ungreased.
• Lightly spray the tops of each bread round with some nonstick spray or brush with a small amount of melted butter.
• Sprinkle with granulated sugar evenly.
• Bake 8-10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
• Meanwhile, beat cream cheese with almond extrac and powdered sugar using a mixer on low speed.
• Spread some cream cheese mixture on top of each bread round, then top with 3-4 berries, sprinkle with some nuts (if using) and garnish with a mint leaf.
• Using a sifter, dust some powdered sugar over all and serve.
• If making ahead: you can make the cream cheese spread in advance and just wait to toast and top the bruschetta until right before you plan to serve them.
• Also, if your berries are very very tart, you may need to add an extra sprinkling of granulated sugar to the berries, only be aware that this will cause the berries to weep a bit, so only do if necessary and eat right away.