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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta

    January 26, 2021 Updated: January 27, 2021 By Katie Crenshaw 8 Comments

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    This lemon ricotta bruschetta is made with a creamy citrus ricotta blend topped with olive oil, sweet honey, fresh basil, and crunchy salt. The sweet, salty, and savory flavors combined with the crunchy and smooth textures makes this delicious gourmet appetizer. #lemon #bruschetta #ricotta
    This lemon ricotta bruschetta is made with a creamy citrus ricotta blend topped with olive oil, sweet honey, fresh basil, and crunchy salt. The sweet, salty, and savory flavors combined with the crunchy and smooth textures makes this delicious gourmet appetizer. #lemon #bruschetta #ricotta
    This lemon ricotta bruschetta is made with a creamy citrus ricotta blend topped with olive oil, sweet honey, fresh basil, and crunchy salt. The sweet, salty, and savory flavors combined with the crunchy and smooth textures makes this delicious gourmet appetizer. #lemon #bruschetta #ricotta
    This lemon ricotta bruschetta is made with a creamy citrus ricotta blend topped with olive oil, sweet honey, fresh basil, and crunchy salt. The sweet, salty, and savory flavors combined with the crunchy and smooth textures makes this delicious gourmet appetizer. #lemon #bruschetta #ricotta

    This lemon ricotta bruschetta is made with a creamy citrus ricotta cheese blend topped with olive oil, sweet honey, fresh basil, bright lemon zest, and crunchy salt.

    The sweet, salty, and savory flavors combined with the crunchy and smooth textures makes this a delicious gourmet appetizer.

    bruschetta on a marble platter with slices of lemon and basil leaves garnished at the edge of the plate

    Pair the bruschetta with wine to serve as a beautiful starter for an elegant dinner or as a colorful addition for a tapas party.

    I have partnered with Pomora Olive Oil. They send me quarterly batch of their newest olive oils in exchange for a post. I receive a small compensation from any olive oil orders at no additional cost to you.

    ingredients for lemon ricotta brushetta

    Ingredients

    To make this lemon ricotta bruschetta, you need the following ingredients:

    • French baguette- You can also substitute with Italian bread, but it will have a thicker crust.
    • Olive oil
    • Fresh peeled garlic clove- You do not want to use garlic powder or crushed garlic.
    • Lemon
    • Honey- Use a good quality honey.
    • Ricotta- Use whole milk ricotta, not skim.
    • Fresh basil
    • Coarse salt- It is important to use a good coarse salt like sea salt or Kosher. Do not use table salt.

    Watch how to make ricotta bruschetta

    Steps

    Follow these steps to make beautiful lemon ricotta bruschetta with honey and basil.

    1. Slice baguette into half inch slices.
    2. Lay bread slices on a baking sheet and brush olive oil on each side of the bread and bake bread 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
    3. Cut peeled garlic in half and rub garlic on each slice of bread.
    4. Zest lemon and set aside.
    5. Juice lemon.
    6. Mix ricotta cheese and lemon juice.
    7. Generously spread ricotta on the slices of bread.
    8. Drizzle olive oil over the ricotta.
    9. Drizzle honey over the ricotta.
    10. Sprinkle lemon zest over the ricotta.
    11. Sprinkle fresh basil over the ricotta.
    12. Finish each slice by topping with a coarse, crunchy salt and serve.
    lemon ricottat brushetta on platter with can of  pomora olive standing to the back of the platter oil

    I use Pomora Olive Oil for this recipe. Pomora Olive Oil is a high quality olive oil that flavors the bruschetta exceptionally.

    I use Pomora Olive oil for all of my special dishes that call for olive oil because the flavor and the quality really stands out.

    All of their olive oils are earthy, rich, and flavorful. They just can't compare to the store bought olive oils. 

    For more information on what I love about Pomora Olive Oil, click here! 

    Want to try Pomora Olive Oil for yourself? Order here!

    However, if you cannot use Pomora Olive Oil, please use a good quality olive oil.

    Can you substitute ricotta with cottage cheese in this recipe?

    In most recipes, you can use cottage cheese in place of ricotta.

    However, for this recipe, you will not want to do that.

    Ricotta is smoother in texture. The curds are smaller. It blends creamier with the lemon.

    The cottage cheese would be too moist and lumpy.

    brushetta on a platter

    For more small plate inspirations, try some of these recipes:

    • Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites 
    • Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego
    • Cuban Sandwich On A Stick 
    • Italian Marinated Mushrooms
    • BLT Deviled Eggs
    • Moroccan-Style Crispy Roasted Potatoes 

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this ricotta brushetta, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your bread on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta

    This lemon ricotta bruschetta is made with a creamy citrus ricotta cheese blend topped with olive oil, sweet honey, fresh basil, bright lemon zest, and crunchy salt. The sweet, salty, and savory flavors combined with the crunchy and smooth textures makes this a delicious gourmet appetizer.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12 slices
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 1 French baguette
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove 2 cloves if they are small
    • 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
    • 1 lemon
    • 2 tbs honey
    • 3 tbs chopped basil
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Slice baguette into half inch slices.
    • Lay bread slices on a baking sheet and brush olive oil on each side of the bread and bake bread at 375 in the oven 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
    • Cut peeled garlic in half and rub garlic on each slice of bread.
    • Zest lemon and set zest aside.
    • Juice lemon.
    • Mix 16 oz ricotta cheese and lemon juice.
    • Generously spread ricotta on the slices of bread.
    • Drizzle olive oil over the ricotta.
    • Drizzle honey over the ricotta.
    • Sprinkle lemon zest over the ricotta.
    • Sprinkle fresh basil over the ricotta.
    • Finish each slice by topping with a coarse, crunchy salt and serve.

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    Notes

    Note: You can also substitute with Italian bread, but it will have a thicker crust.
    It is important to use a good coarse salt like sea salt or Kosher. Do not use table salt.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Katherine

      June 09, 2021 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      What awesome flavour-packed bruschetta!

    2. Heidy

      June 09, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      This lemon ricotta bruschetta was outstanding---the flavors went together like two peas in a pod. I loved it and will be making it again!

    3. Natalie

      June 09, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so light and so delicious. Ricotta has such a delicate but amazing flavor. I have to make this. Thanks for this lovely recipe.

    4. Beth Sachs

      June 09, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious fresh tasting summertime appetizer! I love lemon and ricotta.

    5. Traci

      June 09, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect appetizer for parties or just treating myself. I love how easy and elegant these are. Thanks for sharing.

    6. Maria

      September 02, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      A perfect appetizer, lemon ricotta was fantastic love to do it again and again and it is perfect for parties. Thank You for the delicious Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta.

    7. Sandy

      September 26, 2021 at 3:15 am

      What wine would you pair this with?

    8. Katie Crenshaw

      September 27, 2021 at 12:34 pm

      Rose and champagne would be absolutely perfect. You could also drink sauvignon blanc. A nice pinot noir would be good if you want a red.

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