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Sliced peaches layered over creamy goat cheese on toasted bread, topped with fresh basil, black pepper, and garlic bits.

peach bruschetta

This elegant peach bruschetta is the perfect summer appetizer—easy to make, full of vibrant flavor, and always a crowd-pleaser. Ripe peaches, creamy goat cheese, and garlicky toasted bread are elevated with fresh herbs and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Maceration Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bruschetta slices
Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired, Summer Seasonal
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf crusty baguette - sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil - extra virgin preferred
  • 1 clove garlic - cut in half
  • 3 ripe peaches - sliced into thin wedges
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice - fresh
  • 1 tablespoon honey - or hot honey for a kick
  • ¼ cup fresh basil - torn into pieces
  • 4 oz goat cheese - softened to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze - store-bought or homemade
  • cracked black pepper - to taste
  • flaky sea salt - to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme - optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Serrated knife (For slicing bread and peaches)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For brushing olive oil)
  • 1 Baking sheet (For toasting bread)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (To macerate peaches)
  • 1 Small saucepan (Optional, for balsamic glaze)
  • 1 Cutting board (For prep)

Method
 

  1. Slice baguette, brush with olive oil, and toast at 400°F until golden.
    Golden toasted baguette slices brushed with olive oil and herbs, served next to a small bowl of herb oil dip.
  2. Slice ripe peaches, toss with lemon juice and honey, and let macerate.
    Bowl of fresh peach wedges lightly coated in honey, with additional peaches and a honey jar on a wooden table.
  3. Layer goat cheese (or ricotta/vegan alternative) on toasted bread.
    Close-up of peach bruschetta with sliced peaches, goat cheese, basil, and balsamic glaze being drizzled over the top.
  4. Add peaches, tear basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
    Toasted baguette slices topped with diced fresh peaches, basil leaves, cracked pepper, and flaky salt on a gray plate.
  5. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme; serve immediately for best texture.
    Sliced peaches layered over creamy goat cheese on toasted bread, topped with fresh basil, black pepper, and garlic bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 60gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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