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.
Jennifer T Tammy
This sounds amazing! I had a really good strawberry bruschetta a couple years ago and I’ve been meaning to try making it myself. I’ll have to give this recipe a try and report back!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Please do…I would love to hear your comments. ENJOY!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
This is perfect for last minute appetizer!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I love using them as a dessert…but yes they would be a great appetizer for the weekend brunch for sure. ENJOY!
Jackie
We are going strawberry picking this weekend and I know what I am going to make when we get home. This works for both an appetizer or to serve at brunch.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes it sure does. This strawberry bruschetta makes a great dessert too.
Danielle
Another great way to use strawberries. I doubt there is time in the year when I get tired of strawberries. Be it a sweet dish or a savory salad, I always enjoy using some strawberries. Looking forward to trying the strawberry bruschetta now!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you love this strawberry bruschetta recipe as much as we do. It even makes a great dessert too.
Lois Christensen
What a great delicious way to serve strawberries! I love strawberries and cheese combinations. Looks perfect for summer.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Honestly, I can make a meal out of this bruschetta…and have!!
Jenni LeBaron
I know that this is intended to be served as an appetizer, but I would definitely have zero problems making a meal out of this. I love the strawberry topping and the ricotta makes everything perfectly creamy. YUM!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…I have made a meal out of this…along with a nice glass of white wine. ENJOY!
Veena Azmanov
Fantastic party option. Cute and delicious. Love the combination of ingredients and I am drooling.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I can make a meal of this strawberry bruschetta (and did after the photo shoot). ENJOY!
Denise
What a FANTASTIC twist on traditional brushetta! I love it! It would be great as an appetizer, meal or even dessert! I can’t wait to make it to impress my friends.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I have used this Strawberry Bruschetta in ALL those areas…and as a meal after the photo shoot. Add a glass of wine and you are good to go. ENJOY!
Heidy L. McCallum
I love the flavors that you have chosen to mingle together. It sounds fab and trust me my husband would love this. Saving for later.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this bruschetta recipe a try. A great way to showcase sweet strawberries in seasnon.
Tawnie Kroll
Everyone loved these at the party I went to last weekend – thank you!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
THANKS for letting me know. This really is a delicious and different version of bruschetta.
Emily
I adore bruschetta but I’ve never had a strawberry one. Totally trying this for our next family get-together!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I think you will be surprised at how delicious this bruschetta recipe is.
Sara Welch
What a sweet treat! This will be perfect for my niece’s baby shower this weekend!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES I think it will too. Perfect for get-togethers.
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.