Description
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy ricotta on toasted bread, topped with caramelized plums, a crack of black pepper, and a sweet basil-infused honey drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 ripe plums, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast for 8–10 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and chopped basil. Warm over low heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain out basil solids and reserve the infused honey.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add plum halves cut-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes until caramelized and slightly softened. Flip and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- Spread each toasted baguette slice with a generous amount of ricotta. Top with one caramelized plum half.
- Drizzle basil honey over each bruschetta. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute ricotta with cashew cream and use coconut oil instead of butter. The basil honey can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 7g