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.
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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.
Bernice
My mouth is watering and I can’t wait to make these little appetizers. I bet they’d even be a great breakfast too. There are just so many things you can do with ricotta, it really is a versatile cheese and so delicious with strawberries.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are my kind of thinker. I would eat this bruschetta with strawberries all day long.
Jerika
I’m very excited to try this Sweet Strawberry Bruschetta tomorrow. YUM!!! Looks so delish!:)
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I hope you enjoy this sweet bruschetta recipe as much as we do.
Glenda
Yum! The flavors of strawberry and basil are perfect companions and this bruschetta is delicious! I did toast the bread, but otherwise made it exactly like your recipe. Delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Sos glad you enjoyed this strawberry bruschetta recipe. One of our favs for summer entertaining.
Kayla DiMaggio
This Strawberry Bruschetta was so delicious! I loved the sweetness of it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The combination of the ricotta, berries and balsamic is perfect in the strawberry bruschetta recipe.
Neha
Sounds like an amazing summer appetizer to me! And this cheesy glaze is calling my name. Thanks for reminding me that I need bruschetta in my life.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I can make a meal on this strawberry bruschetta. Hope you give it a try.
Neh
Sounds like an amazing summer appetizer to me! And this cheesy glaze is calling my name. Thanks for reminding me that I need bruschetta in my life.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES…you really need to give this strawberry bruschetta a try soon. You will love it.
Amy
Now you’re speaking my language! So many gorgeous summer colors (and flavors!) here! 🙂 This would make such a great addition to just about any summertime party!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This strawberry bruschetta is a great appetizer or dessert. Great for a summer afternoon on the patio.
lauren
Well this is the dinner of my dreams right here. I’m not normally a huge ricotta fan but I like it some ways and this is definitely one of the ways! The tender baguette and juicy strawberries, just sweet enough with the creamy ricotta and tangy balsamic – its all a great flavor pairing. This is such a great, versatile dish.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
We love this any time of day. Strawberry bruschetta makes a great appetizer or dessert too.
Daniela
So perfect for a summer appetizer! I’m so excited to make these!!! Thanks so much for sharing :).
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a great dish for celebrating fresh strawberry season.
Charity
We went strawberry picking last week and had so much fun, we’re thinking of going again. This is what I’ll make with our next batch of fresh strawberries!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I cannot wait for fresh berry season here. I know this strawberry bruschetta will be happening all summer long.
Amanda
Oh, I definitely love the idea of using burrata with this strawberry bruschetta! I can’t think of a more perfect summer appetizer. Thanks for sharing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I can just imagine the burrata would take this strawberry bruschetta to another delicious level.
Carol Borchardt
Bruschetta is one of my all-time favorite summer appetizers to make! Love this new twist with strawberries! Such an easy and elegant appetizer. Pinned, too!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This really is delicious. It can be used as a dessert too….but I made a meal out of it once the photo shoot was done.
Elena
This bruschetta sounds amazing! Perfect for summer entertaining! I love how easy it is to make it!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It is a great dish for entertaining…and super easy to make.
Julie
We’re on vacation in Georgia this week and the strawberries are SO ripe right now. We need to pick some up and make this before we head back home!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I cannot wait for fresh berry season here…these are the perfect way to enjoy them.
Tynia
I bet this strawberry bruschetta would taste amazing with some honey whipped ricotta. I’m definitely trying this one!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I would say YES they sure would. ENJOY!!