Strawberry Bruschetta
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Sweet, tangy, and delicious, this easy Strawberry Bruschetta recipe is the perfect fresh and flavorful appetizer for spring and summer! Juicy strawberries are tossed with balsamic vinegar and fresh basil, then piled onto toasted baguette slices with creamy goat cheese for the ultimate sweet and savory bite. It’s light, vibrant, and comes together in just 10 minutes!
Why you’ll love this recipe
To say I’m a huge fan of bruschetta would be a total understatement. Traditional bruschetta is an Italian appetizer that consists of grilled bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Most commonly in America, it’s also topped with diced tomatoes.
This fresh Tomato Basil Bruschetta recipe has been a hit on the blog since 2012. It’s also inspired me to make a variety of different types of bruschetta, including this strawberry balsamic bruschetta recipe. Bursting with flavors, this is the perfect summer appetizer. Here’s why I love this recipe and know that you will too!
- It’s so easy to make. You only need 10 minutes and some basic dicing skills to toss it together! You can even make the strawberry mixture ahead of time. Place it in the refrigerator and simply toast the baguette and top it right before serving.
- It’s totally versatile. You can serve it at brunch, as an appetizer at a party, or even as part of a dessert course. The sweetness of the strawberries and balsamic glaze make it perfect for those of us that don’t like a super sweet dessert!
- The flavor combination is delicious. Creamy goat cheese, fresh strawberries, and balsamic vinegar are a winning combo! Serve it all on top of a crispy baguette and you’ve got yourself one delicious strawberry bruschetta recipe that has a great variety of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Here I explain the best ingredients for this strawberry bruschetta recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For the exact ingredient measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Strawberries
- Balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil – you can also use fresh mint in place of the basil. Did you know that they’re actually from the same herb family? They’re both slightly sweet, but the mint will have a more cool refreshing flavor, while the basil will have a slightly peppery flavor.
- Salt
- Baguette – you’ll only need half of a large baguette for this recipe. You can cut a whole baguette in half or purchase a demi baguette, which is half the length of a traditional baguette.
- Olive oil
- Goat cheese – I’ve also made this recipe with ricotta cheese and both are delicious. If you prefer a mild, slightly sweet cheese, I’d recommend going with a creamy whole milk ricotta cheese. If you prefer something that’s a little more tart and tangy, go with the goat cheese. If you want to get a little funky, you could also use blue cheese.
- Balsamic glaze (optional) – I like to drizzle a balsamic glaze over the bruschetta to finish it off. This is totally optional. You can purchase a bottle of glaze at the grocery store. It will be on the same aisle as the balsamic vinegar. You can also make your own balsamic glaze at home. Simply reduce balsamic vinegar on the stove over medium low heat until it turns into a syrup consistency. Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Instructions
I’ve included step by step photos below to make this recipe super easy to follow at home. For the full detailed recipe instructions, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Toast the baguette slices. Slice the baguette into ½ inch thick slices and place them on a baking sheet. Brush olive oil on top of each slice of bread. Place in the oven and bake at 400°F for 5-7 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and toasted. If you’re making this bruschetta at a backyard bbq, you can also toast the baguette slices on the grill over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prepare the strawberry topping. In a medium bowl combine diced strawberries, balsamic vinegar, salt and fresh basil.
- Prepare the goat cheese spread. In a small bowl, combine goat cheese with olive oil and salt.
- Assemble the bruschetta. Spread goat cheese on each of the toasted baguette slices, then top with the strawberry mixture. Optionally add a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top before serving the bruschetta to your guests.
You can also ditch the bread and cheese and serve the strawberry mixture over grilled chicken. Use the chicken marinade from my bruschetta chicken recipe, grill the chicken, then top it with this strawberry bruschetta. Serve over zucchini noodles or with a side of roasted or steamed vegetables.
More bruschetta recipes
Make a bruschetta bar for your next party and serve a variety of different bruschetta flavors!
More strawberry recipes
With the peak strawberry season in the spring and summer months, be sure to check out these other popular strawberry recipes and make them while the berries are in season!
Strawberry Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, stemmed and diced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ baguette, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ cup goat cheese
Optional Topping
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the baguette into ½ inch thick slices. Place them on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and toasted.
- In a medium bowl combine the diced strawberries, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- In a small bowl combine the goat cheese with the remaining tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and spread the goat cheese on each slice. Top with the strawberry balsamic mixture.
- Optionally drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Cheese substitutes: any soft cheese, like ricotta cheese, cream cheese, mascarpone or blue cheese can be used instead of the goat cheese.
- Balsamic glaze can be found near the balsamic vinegar at most major grocery stores. It might also be labeled as balsamic reduction. You can also make your own at home, refer to the blog post above for instructions.
- Store any leftover strawberry mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
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