Cherry Bruschetta Recipes

SWISS CHERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, brown sugar and garlic salt; reduce heat. Cook until onions are caramelized, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the cherries; cook until sauce is syrupy, about 5 minutes longer., Place toasted bread on a baking sheet; spoon cherry mixture evenly over toast. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

CHERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat the grill to its highest setting. Cut the ciabatta into 12 slices, then brush each slice on both sides, with a little extra virgin olive oil. Grill the bread for 2 mins each side.
• Spread over the ricotta. Pit and halve the cherries and arrange them on top of the bruschetta with the prosciutto. Drizzle over some more olive oil to serve.

CHERRY AND GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cherries with olive oil and a few fresh thyme sprigs; lightly season with salt. Bake at 425 degrees until the juices begin to caramelize, about 17 minutes.
• Spread goat cheese among slices of toasted rustic bread. Spoon on the fruit and serve.

CHERRY TOMATO, BOCCONCINI AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Whisk together three tablespoons of the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and basil leaves.
• Set aside.
• Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp.
• Rub one side of each slice of bread with the garlic, then sprinkle with olive oil.
• Cover each slice of bread with several arugula leaves.
• Spoon the tomato and cheese mixture over the arugula.
• Sprinkle each bruschetta with additional olive oil, then top with basil leaves.
• Serve immediately.