This combination is unreal. It is perfect to bring to a 4th of July party, potluck, or to set out as an appetizer for your summer grill-outs. This Strawberry Basil Bruschetta is refreshing, adorable, and addicting! You’ll definitely want to add it to your list of go-to recipes for summer ☀️
My favorite nutritional benefits of this recipe
- Strawberries are rich in polyphenols, antioxidants, and nutrients. They’re hydrating too which is perfect for summer!
- Basil is known to help regulate blood sugar, prevent heart disease, and reduce inflammation.
Ingredients for Strawberry Basil Bruschetta
Strawberries
Basil
Balsamic vinegar – or sub fresh lemon juice
Honey – Or sub maple syrup.
Baguette
Cream cheese or other soft cheese such as mascarpone, ricotta, or goat cheese
How to make Strawberry Basil Bruschetta
- Make the strawberry basil salsa by mixing together the diced strawberries, finely chopped basil, drizzle of honey, and balsamic vinegar. Set aside
- Slice the baguette into about 1/2-3/4 inch slices, depending on preference. I did mine about 1/2 inches for reference.
- Smear the cream cheese on top of the baguette slices, then place a dollop of the strawberry basil salsa on top.
- Place the Strawberry Basil Bruschetta in a single layer on a serving platter. Best served immediately.
- Tips to make ahead of time: You can make the strawberry salsa a few hours before and store in the refrigerator, then right before serving, slice the bread and top with the cream cheese and salsa. Or wrap the fully prepared bruschetta tightly to prevent airflow and store in the refrigerator for up to a couple hours (if using cream cheese, it may dry and crack if stored longer – you don’t need to worry about it as much if using ricotta, mascarpone, or goat cheese).
- Enjoy! Please leave a rating and review!!
Modifications
- Use any soft cheese you want in place of the cream cheese – Ricotta, mascarpone, and goat cheese would all work great! It’s just according to preference.
- Drizzle some balsamic vinaigrette on top of the prepped Strawberry Basil Bruschetta slices.
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PrintStrawberry Basil Bruschetta
It is perfect to bring to a 4th of July party, potluck, or to set out as an appetizer for your summer grill-outs.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 35 small slices 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
Strawberry Salsa
1 lb organic strawberries, diced
1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped basil leaves
1–2 tsp honey
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
To Serve
6 oz cream cheese
1 (10oz) baguette, sliced into about 1/2–3/4 inch pieces
Instructions
- Make the strawberry basil salsa by mixing together the diced strawberries, finely chopped basil, drizzle of honey, and balsamic vinegar. Set aside
- Slice the baguette into about 1/2-3/4 inch slices, depending on preference. I did mine about 1/2 inches for reference.
- Smear the cream cheese on top of the baguette slices, then place a dollop of the strawberry basil salsa on top.
- Place the Strawberry Basil Bruschetta in a single layer on a serving platter. Best served immediately.
- Tips to make ahead of time: You can make the strawberry salsa a few hours before and store in the refrigerator, then right before serving, slice the bread and top with the cream cheese and salsa. Or wrap the fully prepared bruschetta tightly to prevent airflow and store in the refrigerator for up to a couple hours (if using cream cheese, it may dry and crack if stored longer – you don’t need to worry about it as much if using ricotta, mascarpone, or goat cheese).
- Enjoy! Please leave a rating and review!!
