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

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