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Tomato bruschetta

Toast Bruschetta with Creamy Ricotta and Mascarpone Spread

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
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!