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.
Samantha H.
I love making bruschetta! This sounds so delicious. And I “accidentally” planted 4 different types of basil this year, so I’m on the hunt for ways to use them! This recipe came at the perfect time.
Homemade & Yummy
I didn’t know there were that many types of basil…I only know two LOL!!
Veena Azmanov
Such a fun twist on the classic Bruschetta Gloria. I love the flavor and combination. Can’t wait to try this on our next brunch get together. I can almost smell the sweet strawberries.
Homemade & Yummy
I am making this for a BBQ party later this summer…I know it will be a hit.
Amanda
What a wonderful nosh for summer! I can just envision myself having this strawberry-ricotta bruschetta on the patio with a glass of something cold. That balsamic glaze is the perfect finish, too. The perfect sweet-tangy contrast! Love fresh and easy recipes for summer entertaining like these!
Homemade & Yummy
I love easy entertaining recipes…,especially in the summer. Hope you give this recipe a try!!
Sally Humeniuk
Strawberries, basil, and balsamic vinegar! What a wonderful combination and delicious, unusual way to mix up appetizer options. I’ll have to try this for the next bbq coming up with my family. This will surprise and delight them.
Homemade & Yummy
I hope this is a hit at your BBQ party. ENJOY!
Noel Lizotte
I love making bruschetta for supper on hot summer nights – it’s satisfying but not heavy. Altho I usually make the standard tomato & garlic version … this is definitely tempting me. Since it’s going to be 90+ today, I’m thinking I need to run to the store for bread and ricotta … Already have the strawberries, etc.
Homemade & Yummy
This is really so easy to make. No need for toasting the bread…..just top with cheese and berries.
Jacqueline Debono
Strawberries and balsamic is a popular combo here in Italy! I love the idea of using this pairing together with ricotta on bruschetta. Sounds divine!
Homemade & Yummy
This is so delicious. I could eat it all day long from breakfast to dessert.
Susanne
Several of my guests ask me for this recipe. This appetizer was a show stopper! You’ll want to include this in your summer party plans.
Homemade & Yummy
YES….and the fact it is so easy to make is fantastic. Stree-free entertaining for the summer.
Claudia Lamascolo
You know being Italian I make bruschetta often. This is genius. I have never thought to make it like this and love everything about this. I will be making this for sure.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well glad you like the sound of this delicious recipe. Hope you give it a try.
Pam Greer
I have strawberries in the fridge and like you I’ve been working my way through all sorts of strawberry recipes. I can’t believe I’ve never thought of bruschetta! I can just imagine how good this is, and I like you the cheese is mandatory!
Homemade & Yummy
YES cheese is ALWAYS mandatory in my house!! ENJOY!
Chef Mireille
I’ve made strawberries with ricotta and balsamic before but what a great idea to put it on bruschetta the perfect summer party treat!
Homemade & Yummy
This is so easy to make and so delicious to eat. Hope you get a chance to give this recipe a try.
Alexis
I absolutely love bruschetta! Thank you for the new recipe idea and inspiration. I’ll be adding this one to our next family gathering.
Homemade & Yummy
Hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did. I know I will be making this again soon.
Christine
I’ve never had sweet bruschetta, but this is SO perfect for summer and strawberry season! Looks delicious and my kind of treat. So yummy!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes this is a keeper. I think I will be taking this to the next BBQ party.
aditi
Wow, I love Bruschetta but never really got on trying the sweet version, your recipe looks amazing, will definitely give its try
Homemade & Yummy
This is perfect for summer eating and easy for BBQ parties.
mydeliciousmeals
Wow, this sounds like a great addition to my Friday’s glass of wine 🙂 Like the combination of strawberry, ricotta and balsamic reduction. Thanks for this bruschetta idea. The only thing I’m missing is basil, lucky to find your post in the morning 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY..what a great way to end the work week.
Stine Mari
Alright, THIS sounds amazing! Strawberry, balsamic and basil is a perfect combination. And such a clever way of adding it to bruschetta, I love it!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…so easy and totally delicious. Love this any time of the day…but especially with a nice glass of wine on the patio for an afternoon treat.