Ricotta & Fig Jam Bruschetta
This Ricotta & Fig Jam Bruschetta is a delightful blend of creamy, sweet, and crunchy that’s perfect for any occasion. In just 25 minutes, you can create a dish that feels both elegant and effortless, making it ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Bruschetta
- 1 loaf fresh crusty bread
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- store-bought fig jam
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 lemon zest
Caramelized onions (makes extra)
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or butter enough to coat the pan
- 1 yellow onion sliced very thin
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice honey or agave work well here
- sea salt
Instructions
- Slice bread into 1-inch thick slices. If you have a large loaf, cut each slice in half.
- Grill or toast slices in the oven under the broiler until golden brown but still soft on the inside.
- Rub the ½ garlic clove on the bread slices as they come off the grill or out of the oven, while still warm.
- Let toast cool to room temperature while you caramelize the onions.
- Make the caramelized onions: Heat the oil or butter in a medium nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Add thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt and sauté until the onions start to turn translucent.
- Add the balsamic and sweetener and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown but not burnt, about 5-7 minutes.
- If onions are sticking to the bottom of the pan, add water a tablespoon at a time to loosen.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Top each piece of bread with 1 tablespoon of ricotta, or enough to thickly cover the center of your bread slices.
- Add a dollop of fig jam (1-2 teaspoons) and a few caramelized onions and finish with a pinch of grated lemon zest and thyme leaves.
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