Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

Appetizers

Here's an interesting spin on bruschetta. A creamy ricotta cheese spread is the ideal complement to the sweet, minty strawberry topping.

Average Rating: 4.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Instructions

1. Brush bread slices with butter; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the strawberries, mint and honey; set aside. In another bowl, combine the ricotta, jam and lemon zest. Spread ricotta mixture over toast; top with strawberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 89 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.