Parmesan-Truffle Bruschetta

Make your next party gourmet by adding flavorful truffle oil to Parmesan and basil bruschetta for an appetizer that's sure to impress guests.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 76 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
• 1 teaspoon truffle oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
• 1 crusty French baguette, sliced thin
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt, divided
• 2 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Line bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon coarse salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

While bread cools, mix ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon basil, and remaining coarse salt and pepper together in a bowl.

Step 5

Spoon ricotta mixture onto bread slices and top with remaining basil and shaved Parmesan pieces. Finish by drizzling with truffle oil and top with additional salt and pepper.