Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

Name: Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

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

Here's an interesting spin on bruschetta. The creamy ricotta cheese spread is an ideal complement to the sweet, minty strawberry topping. —Laura Stricklin, Jackson, Mississippi

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

Directions

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. 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.

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