Strawberry Bruschetta appetizer is a great way to highlight fresh strawberries in season.
This easy homemade fruit bruschetta recipe includes ricotta cheese, fresh strawberries, balsamic glaze, and basil. Served cold for easy entertaining.
Best fruit bruschetta for summer. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. This strawberry appetizer can double as a dessert too.
Until I made fresh bruschetta for the first time, I was unaware of how quick and easy homemade bruschetta is to make.
Turning simple ingredients into delicious dishes is one of my favourite things to do. Eating seasonal produce at its peak is so enjoyable.
We love the combination of cheese and fruit. Baked feta with balsamic strawberries is a favourite around here. In fact I can make a meal of this alone.
Have you tried grilled fruit desserts? Grilled balsamic strawberries are perfect for easy summer entertaining. Strawberries and balsamic glaze pair so well together.
In my opinion, you can never go wrong with cheese and bread any time of day. Easy crostini appetizers are party perfect, and always hit with my guests. Have you ever tried cold smoked cheese?
When anything is in season, I 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.
Strawberry crepes are delicious for a special occasion. Perfect for brunch or even as a dessert.
Simple Strawberry Bruschetta Ingredients
I am a total bread and cheese lover, so a sweet bruschetta appetizer is right up my alley.
- fresh strawberries
- a nice fresh baguette
- ricotta cheese
- balsamic reduction
- fresh basil
- agave nectar
- Basil-flavored olive oil
Strawberry Bruschetta Appetizer Is So Easy
Full instructions are in the recipe card. This is super easy to make. No cooking skills needed.
Place strawberries in a blender and blitz until just roughly chopped. You can even chop the berries by hand if you like.
Combine the berries with some balsamic glaze. If you can find strawberry flavoured balsamic, that is even better.
You can add some sweetener if you like. Fresh berries can be sweet enough on their own.
Cut the bread, slather on the cheese, and top with the strawberry mixture. Garnish with a bit more balsamic reduction and fresh shreds of basil. That’s it, simple and so delicious.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
- When to serve sweet bruschetta? Perfect as an appetizer for brunch, lunch and dinner. In fact, I have also used this bruschetta recipe as a dessert too.
- Is bruschetta made with strawberries served hot or cold? I served this cold. Makes for easy entertaining. I didn’t even toast the bread. Less stress and more time with family and friends is my goal.
- How to keep the bread from going soggy? Prepare this at the last minute. Have everything ready to go. This is super easy to put together at the last minute. If you are pressed for time, have your bread cut into slices (kept in a ziplock bag).
- What is the best bread for bruschetta? I used a baguette. Any bread that is dense to hold the bruschetta toppings will work. Sourdough would be a great alternative.
- Use balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction for garnish. If you don’t have any on hand, you can make your own by reducing down some balsamic vinegar.
- Do you flavour the cheese? You don’t have to. I used some basil flavoured olive oil in the cheese mixture.
- Can you substitute the cheese? Yes, other great choices would be cream cheese, goat cheese, mascarpone, brie, or burrata.
- Do you have to sweeten the berries? It depends on the sweetness of the fresh berries. I used a bit of agave, but you can also use maple syrup, honey or sugar.
- Can you use other berries? By all means, try this with raspberries or blueberries.
If you are like me, this quick and simple bruschetta recipe is perfect for any time of day (or night). Bread, cheese, and berries can fit into any meal. Enjoy the strawberry season while it lasts.
Give these great fresh fruit recipes a try:
Strawberry Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 baguette (sliced into thick pieces)
- 8 ounces strawberries
- 1 tablespoons balsamic reduction (I used strawberry flavoured balsamic glaze)
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
- 10 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (I used basil flavoured)
- fresh basil (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon 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 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.
Tina
I have never had strawberries with ricotta before but I can completely imagine how good this combo is. I need to try this, I’ve never had a dessert bruschetta before either. The balsamic looks perfect on this combo, I’m ready to try something new. Thanks for sharing this.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHA…I suggested you can use this as a dessert…I would have no problem doing it for sure.
Veena Azmanov
I’ve never used strawberries in my Bruschetta.I love the sounds of this. Sounds so refreshing and light- Would make a perfect brunch addition for us. Saving for later. Gotta try this for sure.
Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun and delicious twist on a classic.
Joanie
Such a wonderful recipe! So easy to make and absolutely delicious. It’s the perfect way to use up the beautiful strawberries that are in season right now.
Homemade & Yummy
I totally agree…so easy and delicious. Hope you give this recipe a try. Enjoy those fresh berries.
Jenni
What a great summer appetizer! This would be so great with fresh, ripe strawberries and basil from the garden!
Homemade & Yummy
I would eat this all day long. I even had this for dinner after the shoot was over.
Jolina
I love the idea of a sweet bruschetta. And ricotta cheese makes everything better doesn’t it?! We have been eating our fair share of berries and plan to go to one of those pick your own fruit farms this weekend. Gotta love Ontario summers!
Homemade & Yummy
OMG….they are so delicious this year. Seems like they were ready early too.
Denise
I love this idea because you can totally see how strawberries would be a good substitute for tomatoes. And the ricotta can be both savory and sweet. I’ve pinned for my next get together. It’s the perfect summer appetizer.
Homemade & Yummy
I really love this recipe. I am a savoury girl anyway, so this actually is the perfect dessert for me.
Fred
This looks so flavorful Gloria, I would love to try it with some organic honey from our local farmer’s market.
Homemade & Yummy
YES…organic honey would we fantastic with the recipe for sure. Hope you give it a try Fred!! Nice to hear from you again.
Michelle
This looks so good! I love the twist on a classic. Such a pretty way to serve it, too.
Homemade & Yummy
It’s always fun to put a twist on the classic recipes. This bruschetta is great all day long.
Audrey
All of my favorite flavors combined. This is the perfect summer appetizer to make! I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Homemade & Yummy
We sure found this totally delicious…and I love the fact it can be eaten all day long.
Sarah
Thank so much for this recipe. I never thought to use ricotta cheese.
Homemade & Yummy
I always have so many types of cheese in the fridge. Ricotta is one of those that I can eat by the spoonful.
Traci
Looks like the perfect use for strawberries! I love the balsamic reduction spin on this! Can’t wait to try it sometime…thanks for sharing! 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this recipe a try soon. Grab those fresh berries while you still can.
Christine
Oh I just love the look of this beautiful bruschetta! What a wonderful idea for a summery appetizer. I think I’d try it with a mix of ricotta and mascarpone! This will be on the list for my next summer get together.
Homemade & Yummy
YUP mascarpone would be fantastic too. I have that in the fridge…might just have to experiment for my afternoon snack. ENJOY!!
Lisa
I’ve never had a bruschetta where the bread wasn’t grilled — must try this one and I love that ruby strawberry topping.
Homemade & Yummy
It works so well with untoasted bread….and much quicker to make too.
Jaclyn Anne
I love this sweet twist on bruschetta! Such a tasty treat – love the strawberry and ricotta combo!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes, berries, cheese and bread are a delicious combination for sure. ENJOY!
Kristen Greazel
This is seriously a show-stopping appetizer idea! I can’t wait to make it!
Homemade & Yummy
This comes together so quickly. Perfect for summer eating.