Roasted Red Pepper & Herbed Cheese Toasts | Christiann Koepke
Roasted Red Pepper & Herbed Cheese Toasts
20 mins prepServes 12
These Roasted Red Pepper & Herbed Cheese Toasts are perfect for the holidays and make an excellent appetizer. Featuring a flavorful red pepper jam and a creamy ricotta cheese topping, they combine delicious ingredients for a dish that is sure to impress your guests. Great for holiday gatherings, these toasts are both colorful and tasty!
1: In a small saucepan, heat olive oil on medium-high heat then add shallots and garlic. Sweat until translucent.
2: Add red peppers, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, pepper, and salt, and stir until combined. Reduce heat to low simmer.
3: Cook red pepper jam for 30-45 minutes, stirring often. Remove from stove and refrigerate until chilled.
4: Blend with an immersion blender until jammy.
5: Drizzle sliced bread with extra virgin olive oil and bake on a cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 4-6 minutes until golden brown, then set aside at room temperature.
6: In a bowl, combine the fresh herbs and ricotta.
7: Assemble: spread a thick layer of ricotta cheese onto the toast, followed by a spoonful of red pepper tomato jam, seasoned with fresh cracked pepper, and garnished with freshly torn basil!
