If you are looking for the perfect summer treat, then look no further! This easy cherry bruschetta is quick to make and makes a perfect vegan appetizer. It is made with both Bing and Rainier cherries, resulting in a delicious combination. (Don’t worry, though; this recipe tastes incredible with any cherries you like.)
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I hope you love this fruit bruschetta recipe. It’s sweet with a little sass. It’s fresh and fruity with the right amount of cheesy. On top of all that, it’s quick and easy to make.
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Ingredients + Notes
- Bread: I like to go with a baguette for bruschetta. I feel like it’s easier to get equal parts topping, vegan ricotta cheese, and bread using a thinner loaf like a baguette.
- Cherries: Making this recipe in the summertime is ideal, right at the peak of the cherry season.
Substitions + Variations
This cherry bruschetta recipe is absolutely divine. It is sure to impress vegans and omnivores alike. That being said, there are some other delicious fruit options I have tried and would highly recommend!
- Blueberries are a great alternative to cherries for this recipe if you’re not in the mood for them.
- Strawberries make this recipe wonderfully sweet.
- Diced peaches are a great alternative to cherries in this recipe as well.
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Serving Suggestions
This cherry bruschetta is absolutely delicious and will be the star of the show as an appetizer. I do have to admit that we have eaten it as a meal all on its own before. Shh…don’t tell anyone. Anyway, here are some tasty pairings to consider.
- Drinks: Sip on this Ginger Mint Lemonade, Infused Grapefruit Water, or Infused Citrus Water alongside this homemade sweet cherry bruschetta.
- Soups: A warm bowl of Orzo Veggie Soup, Classic Lasagna Soup, or Vegan Minestrone are all great options.
- Mains: Hear me out, this sweet cherry recipe pairs beautifully with Pesto Pizza, Vegetable Pizza, and homemade Meat-Free Sloppy Joes!
Storage Tips
When it comes to storing leftovers of this sweet basil bruschetta, you want to store each part separately.
- Ricotta cheese: The vegan ricotta cheese should be stored in an airtight glass container, such as a mason jar, in the fridge for 4-5 days. Alternatively, it can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to a month!
- Cherry mixture: The cherry goodness can be stored separately in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. (I don’t recommend freezing this.)
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Recipe
Cherry Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
Sweet Vegan Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight (or soak in boiled water for 15 minutes)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- juice from 1/2 of a lemon
- pinch salt
Cherry Basil Topping
- 1 cup Bing cherries
- 1 cup Rainier cherries
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- juice from 1/2 of a lemon
- pinch salt
Instructions
Sweet Vegan Ricotta Cheese
- Blend: Place all ingredients into a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse until well combined.
- Scrape the sides down and blend until you have reached a nice fluffy consistency. (You may need to scrape the sides down a few times during this process.)
- Spread sweet vegan ricotta cheese onto toasted slices of baguette (or bread of choice).
Cherry Basil Topping
- Prepare: De-stem and remove the pit from cherries and slice into quarters.
- Combine: Place cherries in a bowl with basil, lemon juice, salt, and thoroughly combine.
- Add topping: Once the ricotta cheese is prepared and spread on the toasted slices of bread, add a couple of tablespoons of the cherry basil mixture on top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Ricotta cheese: The vegan ricotta cheese should be stored in an airtight glass container, such as a mason jar, in the fridge for 4-5 days. Alternatively, it can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to a month!
- Cherry mixture: The cherry goodness can be stored separately in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. (I don’t recommend freezing this.)
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I had this at a niece’s bridal shower and it was my very favorite appetizer! So refreshing and light and yet very flavorful.
I loved it!
So glad you liked it Susan.
So freakin good!
So glad you enjoyed it Kayleigh!
This hits the spot when craving something savory with a pinch of sweet and the vegan ricotta cheese is to die for!
Aw! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!