Fresh Fruit Bruschetta is an easy, simple, and beautiful appetizer. Fresh summer fruit and goat cheese on toasted bread, with a drizzle of honey and balsamic glaze is a flavor bomb and the perfect little bite for any brunch or afternoon snack.
Strawberry and Nectarine Bruschetta Recipe
Most people immediately think of tomatoes when someone mentions Bruschetta, but this Italian antipasto actually refers to the way the bread is prepared, which is cut, grilled or toasted, and brushed with olive oil. The topping can really be anything – tomato, beans, cured meat, cheeses, vegetables, and in my case, FRUIT!
This fresh fruit bruschetta is made with fresh diced strawberries and nectarines. It just screams summer – you will love it!
Ingredients Needed
This bruschetta recipe is so simple and only requires a handful of simple ingredients, but each one plays an important role and all together create an amazing flavor bomb!
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- French baguette
- Olive oil
- Strawberries
- Nectarines
- Goat cheese
- Honey
- Balsamic glaze
- Fresh Basil
Recipe Variations
- If goat cheese isn’t your thing, you could use ricotta.
- Swap out the strawberries with blackberries.
- Replace the nectarines with peaches.
- A tiny bit of fresh mint could replace the basil.
Serving Suggestions
Bruschetta is best served at room temperature. It’s also best to make the topping at least 30 minutes prior to serving, and once assembled, serve immediately or you risk having soggy bread.
Preparation and Proper Storage
- Can you make Bruschetta in advance? Bruschetta is best eaten fresh or the topping breaks down and gets too watery. You can make the topping a day ahead, however (keep stored in the refrigerator, in a tightly sealed container), and drain any juice that accumulates. The bread can be brushed with olive oil and lightly toasted a few hours before serving.
- Storing Leftovers. Leftovers should be stored the same way, up to 2 days. The topping is wonderful over cottage cheese or yogurt!
More Summer Fruit Recipes:
- Dessert Fruit Pizza
- Creamy Delicatessen Fruit Salad
- Pie Chips with Fruit Salsa
- Blackberry Cobbler
- Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
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Fresh Fruit Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette , cut into 20 slices
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 medium fresh strawberries , diced small
- 1 large ripe nectarine , diced small
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese , room temperature
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 5 large fresh basil leaves , cut Chiffonade style
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer bread slices to a baking sheet and lightly brush with a little olive oil; bake for 8-10 minutes until toasted.
- Combine the strawberries and nectarine pieces in a bowl; gently toss with the honey. Set aside.
- Spread the baguette slices with goat cheese and top with the fruit mixture, pressing down slightly to help the fruit pieces adhere.
- Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and top with a little basil.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
These look great! I love the bright colors!
These have summer written all over them!! I want a whole loaf’s worth for dinner.
I served these at a dinner party and they were a big hot. I did half with goat cheese and half with ricotta.
I’ll be stalking my Safeway for that goat cheese! This looks so delicious! It makes me excited for summer foods!
Amy, this is my idea of the perfect meal! bread fruit cheese and balsamic!!
This is so pretty Amy!!
This hit the spot on a hot day. We love goat cheese + fruit…and, of course, the balsamic.
Totally gorgeous!! Pinning and will be trying this for sure!
this looks wonderful
Light, refreshing, and delicious – perfect for a late afternoon snack.