Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini

// This classic bread has a perfectly sweet grilled peaches, whipped ricotta cheese, grilled zucchini, roasted peanuts, balsamic glaze and basil in every bite.



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Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini — A classic crunchy bread, perfect sweet salty and peppery grilled peaches, creamy whipped ricotta cheese, grilled zucchini, roasted peanuts and a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze and the touch of basil in every single bite.

Hello, friends. How are you all doing?

a plate of of peach bruschetta with whipped ricotta and zucchini

Can you believe we’re already touching the end of July? Does that mean this summer is really ending soon? Where did all these warm and hot days go?

Yesterday, it was warm enough to wear pretty summer dresses and sandals, and today it is cold again. Sun’s not shining at all — how is this even possible?

I had so many plans for this last week of holidays, but it’s gonna be cold for at least the coming 3 days. Forecast tells that from Thursday until Saturday it’s gonna be warm again, so I am just keeping my fingers crossed.

 

many small of peach bruschetta with whipped ricotta and zucchini on a white plate

I certainly don’t want summer to go. I wanted to share this post before summer ends while the peach season is still on. You won’t believe this that this year I have only made a couple of peach dishes.

But this year again, I so want to make all these fantastic mouth watering peach recipes once again which I have shared earlier. Here are some of those:

Peach Chocolate Eggless Brownies

No Churn Peach Blueberry Ice-Cream

Instant Peach Jalebi Topped with Whipped Cream and Pistachio

No-Bake Peach Gingerbread Cheesecake Parfait

Black Eyed Bean Zucchini Peach Curry

Whole-wheat Peach Mushroom Pizza with Feta and Fresh Basil

Caramelized Peach Pesto Tart with Blueberries and Pistachio

a tray of peach bruschetta with whipped ricotta and zucchini

It’s not like that this year I didn’t bring these beauties home, but the reason for not making many peach recipes this year is there is one more peach and melon lover in my family. How so? Let me explain.

a plate of food that includes of peach bruschetta with whipped ricotta and zucchini

Well, whenever I buy peaches, she makes sure to eat them as a fruit and I join her. I so love that peachy, summery sweetness. SO YUM. And that’s why at the end of our peach eating-spree, I am never left with enough of them for any recipes.

But still somehow, away from the prying eyes, I managed to save some this time, and managed to make this awesome Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini.

The most thing I love about this appetizer is that it comes together quickly. So when you are in hurry and can’t decide what appetizer you should make for summer get togethers, then this bruschetta can rescue you. It has a nice balance of awesome summery flavors and textures.

a plate of peach bruschetta with whipped ricotta and zucchini on a plate on a table

Just imagine, the classic crunchy bread, perfect sweet salty and peppery grilled peaches, creamy whipped ricotta cheese, grilled zucchini, roasted peanuts and a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze and the touch of basil in every single bite.

Mmmmm, for me these overpowering summery flavors are so divine. They are appetizers, but I also like to enjoy them as a light summer meal.

So what happens when you combine grilled peaches with ricotta and zucchini? Magic happens. If you love peaches like me, then this is a must try recipe for you. My family is so obsessed with these beauties; they have been bribing me with massages to make them every Friday.

And I make sure to take full advantage of this bribing proposal. Well, why not? You don’t get such awesome offers often. 😉 So you can say that this is a staple at my home this summer.

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Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini (Step-by-step photo instructions)

How to Make Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°C and turn the oven to high broil.
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  3. Slice baguette into 1-inch pieces. Arrange them on a lined baking tray in a single layer.
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  5. Drizzle both sides with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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  7. Broil each side for about 1 minute or until browned around edges and tops are nice, crispy and toasted, about 1 minute each. You can also toast them on a grill pan.
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  9. Heat up a barbecue grill or grill pan or panini press.
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  11. Arrange the peach slices on a grill pan and drizzle both sided with extra virgin olive oil.
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  13. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
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  15. Grill the peach slices, cut-side down, over a medium-high heat until grill marked but they should not be too soft and still holding their shape.
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  17. Flip them and grill it from the other side too.
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  19. Remove from the grill and set them aside.
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  21. Arrange zucchini slices drizzle both sided with extra virgin olive oil.
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  23. Grill the zucchini slices, over a medium-high heat until grill marked. Remove from the grill and set them aside.
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  25. In a bowl add whipped ricotta, lemon zest, salt, pepper and stir well.
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  27. Smear the ricotta cheese on the toasted baguette slices.
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  29. Top the cheese with the grilled peach slices and zucchini slices.
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  31. Sprinkle some roasted peanuts and garnish with basil leaves.
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  33. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or honey.
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  35. Repeat until every slice of baguette has been prepared. Serve them immediately.
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Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini [Recipe]

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This classic bread has a perfectly sweet grilled peaches, whipped ricotta cheese, grilled zucchini, roasted peanuts, balsamic glaze and basil in every bite.
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 21 reviews)

Prep time 🕐 Cook time 🕐 Total time 🕐
20 mins
Category ☶ Cuisine ♨ Serves ☺
Appetizers Italian 24 small pieces
Nutrition Info ⊛ Serving size ⊚
110 calories 1 bruschetta

INGREDIENTS

For Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini
  • French Baguette Or Any Other Crusty Bread You Like - 1
  • Whipped Ricotta Cheese - 1 Cup
  • Peach, Pitted and Sliced - 4
  • Zucchini Thinly Sliced - 1 (I Used A Vegetable Peeler But You Could Also Use A Mandolin)
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2-3 Tbsp
  • Zest Of 1 Lemon
  • Salt To Taste
  • Pepper To Taste
For Serving //
  • Basil Leaves
  • Honey
  • Balsamic Glaze Or Honey
  • Roasted Peanuts

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Make Peach Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°C and turn the oven to high broil.
  2. Slice baguette into 1-inch pieces. Arrange them on a lined baking tray in a single layer.
  3. Drizzle both sides with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Broil each side for about 1 minute or until browned around edges and tops are nice, crispy and toasted, about 1 minute each. You can also toast them on a grill pan.
  5. Heat up a barbecue grill or grill pan or panini press.
  6. Arrange the peach slices on a grill pan and drizzle both sided with extra virgin olive oil.
  7. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
  8. Grill the peach slices, cut-side down, over a medium-high heat until grill marked but they should not be too soft and still holding their shape.
  9. Flip them and grill it from the other side too.
  10. Remove from the grill and set them aside.
  11. Arrange zucchini slices drizzle both sided with extra virgin olive oil.
  12. Grill the zucchini slices, over a medium-high heat until grill marked. Remove from the grill and set them aside.
  13. In a bowl add whipped ricotta, lemon zest, salt, pepper and stir well.
  14. Smear the ricotta cheese on the toasted baguette slices.
  15. Top the cheese with the grilled peach slices and zucchini slices.
  16. Sprinkle some roasted peanuts and garnish with basil leaves.
  17. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or honey.
  18. Repeat until every slice of baguette has been prepared. Serve them immediately.

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