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Bruschetta with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta, and Mint

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Make this elegant appetizer featuring sweet roasted cherries, creamy ricotta, and fresh mint served on toasted bread. It is a perfect gourmet crostini for summer entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing bread
  • 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey, plus extra for drizzling
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Toss the pitted cherries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sugar, and salt on a small baking sheet.
  3. Roast the cherries for 15 to 20 minutes until they soften and the juices start to bubble. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  4. While the cherries roast, prepare the bread. Brush both sides of the baguette slices lightly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  5. Toast the bread slices on a grill pan or in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. This makes the best way to roast cherries for topping.
  6. In a small bowl, gently stir together the ricotta cheese, chopped mint, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Season lightly with black pepper.
  7. To assemble your cherry ricotta appetizer, spread a generous layer of the mint ricotta mixture onto each piece of toasted bread.
  8. Top the ricotta with a spoonful of the warm or room temperature roasted cherries and their juices.
  9. Drizzle a small amount of extra honey over the finished bruschetta just before serving.

Notes

  • For a smoother topping, you can whip the ricotta with a whisk or hand mixer until light and airy before adding the mint and honey.
  • If you do not have fresh cherries, you can substitute with frozen cherries, though you may need to roast them slightly longer.
  • This recipe works well as an impressive party appetizer or a light summer brunch item.

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