Whipped Feta, Tomato, Basil & Lemon Zest Bruschetta

Cindy Swain | Thu, 04/27/2017 - 13:02
Difficulty Level
Low
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Cost
Low

Bruschetta is likely one of Italy’s most well known appetizers. Its versatility lends itself to a myriad of preparations. The common factor of all recipes is the toasted bread, while the toppings range from classic, simple ingredients—fresh-pressed olive oils, fragrant garlic, sea salt and black pepper, vine-ripened tomatoes, wild-grown oregano, handmade cheeses, cured meats—to creative combinations with international flavors. In Tuscany, the local bruschetta is called fettunta, in Piedmont soma d'aj and in Calabria fedda ruscia. 

Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
baguette
1 or artisanal loaf of bread
feta cheese
8 feta cheese, at room temperature
cream cheese
1/3 cup (2.6 oz), at room temperature
grape tomatoes
10, quartered
basil
1 handful of basil leaves, chopped
extra virgin olive oil
Lemon
1 organic lemon, zested
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Instructions

Slice and toast the bread. Add the feta and cream cheese to a food processor. Blend until well combined; about 3 minutes.

Top the toasted bread with the whipped cheese mixture, tomatoes, basil, a swirl of extra virgin olive oil and lemon zest. Buon appetito!