Tomato bruschetta with Creamy Ricotta and Mascarpone Spread

Tomato bruschetta  is a fresh warm bread topped with a zesty ricotta and mascarpone spread, then topped with heirloom, cherry tomatoes and basil.

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian dish usually served as an appetizer. This version of bruschetta makes things a little more interesting. The creaminess of the mascarpone cheese and ricotta mixed with the freshness of the tomato and basil makes this appetizer mouth watering good.

Serve this dish any time of year. It can be eaten as a light snack or served during a gathering or social event.

Use gf or regular bread if desired. If you have a sensitivity to dairy you can opt for a dairy free alternative.

Enjoy!

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Ingredient Lists

• Heirloom cherry tomatoes
• Onion
• French baguette
• Mascarpone cheese
• Ricotta
• Lemon
• Basil
• Garlic powder
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Toast Bruschetta with Creamy Ricotta and Mascarpone Spread

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

• 1 container of heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 an onion, diced 
• 1 loaf of French baguette, sliced ( gluten free optional )
• 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup of ricotta 
• 1/2 zest of lemon
• 1/4 cup of basil, chopped
• garlic powder
• olive oil for drizzling
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Turn on the broiler in your oven. Place bread slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cook until golden brown in the oven.
• In a small bowl, add the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, lemon zest, 3 tbsp of olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, mix together and taste. Add additional salt if needed for taste.
• In a second bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, and basil, mixed together and season with salt and pepper and a pinch of garlic powder, then drizzle with a touch of olive oil.
• Taste and add additional seasoning if needed. To plate, place bread slices on a serving plate. Spread the mascarpone cheese and ricotta mixture over the top. Finish with the tomato mixture and garnish with extra basil as needed. Serve and have fun!