When summer sweet strawberries are in season, you have to take advantage of the haul. Sweet Strawberry Bruschetta is a great way to highlight these luscious berries. Slices of baguette slathered with ricotta cheese and topped with the sweet bruschetta mixture. Garnish with a balsamic glaze and fresh basil.
Homemade bruschetta is so easy to make. Until I made fresh bruschetta for the first time, I was unaware of how quick and simple it is. No need to purchase pre-made when making fresh at home takes no time at all.
Turning simple ingredients into delicious dishes is one of my favourite things to do. Eating seasonal produce at its peak is so enjoyable. If only we could access to farm fresh produce all year long. Speaking of turning ordinary into extraordinary, have you ever tried cold smoked cheese?
Strawberry Bruschetta Ingredients
This easy strawberry bruschetta recipe requires only a few ingredients:
- fresh strawberries
- a nice fresh baguette
- ricotta cheese
- balsamic reduction
- fresh basil
- agave nectar
- basil flavoured olive oil
Have you been out to the markets getting your fill of strawberries while they are in season? Maybe you have been to the “pick your own” farms? The weather has been so warm, berries were ready earlier this year. We wait so long for this delicious season, I hate to see it come to an end. Nothing beats the taste of a ripe berry right from the field.
When anything is in season, try to come up with lots of options and delicious ways to enjoy the harvest. We have enjoyed strawberry cocktails, strawberry popsicles, pies, and scones. Why not try something a little different? I am a total bread and cheese lover, so a sweet bruschetta recipe sounded like a tasty plan to me.
Making Homemade Strawberry Bruschetta
Basic tomato bruschetta is simple and delicious. Strawberry bruschetta is just as easy to make. Giada’s bruschetta recipe uses only bread and strawberries. Bruschetta with cheese is a must for me.
This super easy bruschetta takes only minutes to make. Place sweet strawberries in a blender and blitz until just roughly chopped. You can even chop the berries by hand if you like.
Next, I placed the chopped berries into a bowl and mixed in some strawberry balsamic glaze (which is just strawberry flavoured balsamic reduced down to thicken).
At this point, you can add some sweetener if you like. I mixed in a teaspoon of agave nectar. Feel free to leave this out if you are happy with the sweetness of the berries. Set aside till ready to use. Simple right?
In this recipe, I used ricotta cheese. Honestly, you can make strawberry bruschetta with goat cheese, cream cheese, for even strawberries and brie would work too. Whatever suits your tastebuds (or whatever you have in the fridge) works with this sweet bruschetta recipe.
Cut the bread, slather on the cheese, top with the strawberry mixture. Garnish with a bit more balsamic reduction and fresh basil.
When Do You Eat Strawberry Bruschetta?
I literally ate this for dinner right after I finished the recipe shoot. Worked for me. This would be great as a brunch item or sitting on the patio in the afternoon with a nice glass of wine. Heck, I would even eat this as a dessert. Top it with whipped cream you can turn anything into dessert right?
If you are like me, this Sweet Strawberry Bruschetta is perfect any time of day (or night). Bread, cheese, and berries can fit into any meal. Enjoy strawberry season while it lasts.
What is your favourite recipe for using fresh strawberries?
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Sweet Strawberry Bruschetta With Ricotta & Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 baguette (sliced into thick pieces)
- 8 ounces strawberries
- 1 tbsp balsamic reduction (I used strawberry flavoured balsamic glaze)
- 1 tsp agave nectar (optional)
- 10 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil (I used basil flavoured)
- fresh basil (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp balsamic reduction (for garnish)
Instructions
For the Strawberry Bruschetta:
- Wash the strawberries and place in a blender. Blitz until roughly chopped. Alternatively, you can cut the berries by hand into small pieces.Place in a bowl.
- Add the balsamic reduction (or balsamic glaze) and mix. Taste to see if you would like to add any sweetener. I used some agave, but you could use honey or sugar if you wish. Mix well and set aside till ready to use.
For the Ricotta:
- Place the ricotta in a bowl. You can use just plain ricotta if you like (or any other soft cheese). I like to flavour my cheese, so I added some basil flavoured olive oil. You can use plain olive oil, skip this step completely or add some fresh or dried herbs to flavour the cheese. Mix well.
To Assemble:
- Cut the baguette into thick slices (about 16 in total, depending on the size of the baguette).
- Slather some cheese on each slice.
- Top the cheese with some the strawberry bruschetta mixture.
- Garnish with additional balsamic, and threads of fresh basil.
- ENJOY!
Karyl Henry
I love bruschetta, but never thought of doing one with fruit. Strawberry and balsamic is such a wonderful combination, and I could eat ricotta by the spoonful. What a great appetizer!
Homemade & Yummy
This is such a delicious recipe, especially at the peak of strawberry season. Great for BBQ parties.
Mary Bostow
Lovely, especially this time of year when fresh strawberries are in season. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Homemade & Yummy
This is the perfect way to showcase fresh berries…not to mention delicious too.
Carolyn
Oh yum, this looks incredible!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give it a try. It is brunch perfect.
Patti
I have never had cheese with bruschetta, and I don’t know why. That’s a great idea. I love that you used strawberries for this. I have a huge flat of strawberries that I just picked up in Santa Maria, CA from a road side stand earlier this week. I see strawberry bruschetta in my family’s future.
Homemade & Yummy
I can eat this for any meal of the day….and have LOL!!
Amanda
This looks amazing. Balsamic is one of my favorite ingredients to use and I love this pairing with strawberries and riccotta….I’m pretty sure I have everything to make this today!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJPY….this is so easy and delicious.
Heather
Beautiful twist on classic bruschetta! Perfect for brunch or ANYTIME! Love that you are using strawberries for this recipe .. sweet, creamy and the perfect combination with that balsalmic glaze. Perfect recipe!!
Homemade & Yummy
This is a super easy…and fun twist on the classic for sure.
Stacey
This is such a lovely appetizer, looks so tasty good and easy to put together!
Homemade & Yummy
Works great as a dessert too. Hope you give it a try.
Jessica
I have been craving bruschetta like no other lately and keep telling myself I’m going to make it next week. With a flat of strawberries from the farmer’s market, I have no reason to not make this now!
Homemade & Yummy
I agree…ENJOY!!
Amanda
The balsamic reduction really brings out the sweetness of the strawberries. I have the perfect bread for this recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
Balsamic and strawberries are the perfect combination on this mouthwatering pizza.
Renee Gardner
I am head over heals in love with balsamic and fruit combinations!! Fig is the top of my list, but strawberry comes in a close second. I tasted strawberry balsamic ice cream today and I can imagine that this would be the perfect savory substitute (and must more to my taste!) Now I just need to convince my husband to like strawberries and I can live on this the rest of the summer.
Homemade & Yummy
I know…the strawberry/balsamic combination is so delicious.
Kitty
I’ve been thinking about having a wine and cheese party before the summer is over. This would be a perfect appetizer to serve. Maybe serve the bruschetta with a riesling?
Homemade & Yummy
YES….that would be the perfect wine to serve with this…ENJOY!!
Anne Murphy
I totally see that for brunch! And maybe the next time I do a party with small plates… Conversation starter, as well as delightful dish!
Homemade & Yummy
YUP…brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert. Works for ALL!!
lauren
I can almost taste that creamy ricotta and fresh strawberry! Love this appetizer idea for using summer fruit. So nice to switch it up with strawberries that relying on a traditional caprese.
Homemade & Yummy
I love switching things up…and this is a keeper.
Rachel
This looks gorgeous! Just recently I’ve been into pairing ricotta and toast with as many creative combination that I can think of. This would is such a tasty looking creation and I can’t wait to give it a try!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….you can’t go wrong with this recipe. So many wonderful combinations.
Julie
I’ve never tried strawberries in bruschetta before — what a great way to enjoy summer fruit at its peak!
Homemade & Yummy
Fresh strawberries are so delicious. This is a great way to highlight them.
Dominique | Perchance to Cook
Oooooo this is the perfect summer version of bruschetta. I’ve never thought to add strawberries but now I can’t stop thinking about how I need to!
Homemade & Yummy
I LOVE this recipe….and even made a meal of it LOL.
Crystal Faulkner
Thank you so much for this recipe! This looks so good!!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you can give this recipe a try soon.
Jennifer Salter
This would be perfect for serving at brunch or a girls luncheon! Definitely saving this recipe for the next time I get to host!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….this would be perfect for that.
Sean
Sweet and savoury ftw! I love recipes that take sweet fruits like strawberry and work them into more traditionally meal- or appetizer-based recipes. Wonderfully classic flavours here too – I love the way that balsamic, basil, and strawberry all work together. Now to buy a big enough basket of fresh, seasonal strawberries so that I actually have a few left by the time I’m ready to make this. Lol.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHA…I know I snack as I make things too. This is a great way to showcase the fresh berries that you can manage NOT to eat before incorporating them into delicious recipes.
Lorie
One of my girlfriends used to make something similar. Yum! Strawberries were 2 lb for less than $2 so I have a lot to use up!!! And this is first!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…this is easy and delicious.
Dana
I love this idea! I made bruschetta crostini all the time, but with tomatoes, but I *have* to give this a shot this summer. Strawberries and balsamic go so well together, and with the fluffy ricotta, that’s got to just be wild on the tastebuds. Strawberries are so versatile and I love using them in savory recipes.
Homemade & Yummy
This is my “take along” to a BBQ party later this month.
Stephanie Simmons
My husband and I love bruschetta! I think we’ll be making this for our next date night at home 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….it is perfect for date night.
Susie
What a great way to take advantage of all the sweet and delicious (and inexpensive) strawberries. This would make the perfect dinner appetizer… Or I would love this for dinner with a big salad. Pinning this recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
SO good for many things. Great to take to a BBQ party.
Marisa Franca
I could make an entire meal out of this bruschetta!! It looks so delicious and satisfying. And I’ve got to tell you that I’ve discovered chocolate balsamic vinegar!! Oh! My!!! I love the different balsamic vinegars but this one is totally decadent. I’m thinking of trying it with your recipe. My mouth is watering thinking about it.
Homemade & Yummy
I know…I could live on bread and cheese!!