Best Bocconcini Strawberry Bruschetta Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO, BOCCONCINI AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

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Make and share this Cherry Tomato, Bocconcini and Basil Bruschetta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for sprinkling
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
12 bocconcini, halved or 13 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
20 ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaf, plus extra for serving
4 slices thick country bread, preferably sourdough
2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 cup arugula leaf

Steps:

Whisk together three tablespoons of the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and basil leaves.
Set aside.
Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp.
Rub one side of each slice of bread with the garlic, then sprinkle with olive oil.
Cover each slice of bread with several arugula leaves.
Spoon the tomato and cheese mixture over the arugula.
Sprinkle each bruschetta with additional olive oil, then top with basil leaves.
Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

Brush bread slices with butter; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the strawberries, mint and honey; set aside. In another bowl, combine the ricotta, jam and lemon zest. Spread ricotta mixture over toast; top with strawberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

STRAWBERRY RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 12 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup finely diced strawberries
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Flakey sea salt
12 toasted baguette slices
1 cup ricotta cheese
Balsamic vinegar (use an aged balsamic that is thick and syrupy), for garnish

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss the strawberries with the mint, olive oil and a pinch of flakey sea salt. Spread each slice of baguette with ricotta cheese. Top with a spoonful of strawberries, drizzle with balsamic and sprinkle with more flakey sea salt.