Sweet & Savory Bruschetta
WHAT YOU NEED
- INGREDIENTS FOR SAVORY:
- 1 small loaf (6-8 inches) French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 10 ounces Cacique® or Ranchero brand Queso Fresco
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup small yellow tomatoes
- 1 cup small orange tomatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Olive oil for bread and drizzling if desired
- INGREDIENTS FOR SWEET:
- 1 small loaf (6-8 inches) French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 10 ounces Cacique® or Ranchero brand Queso Fresco
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup Cacique® Crema Mexicana
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
HOW TO MAKE IT
- For Savory: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly brush olive oil over each slice of bread on both sides. Place a small slice of queso fresco on each slice of bread and bake for 10-12 minutes until toasted and cheese is slightly softened. Remove and set aside. While the bread is baking, heat balsamic vinegar, honey, and sliced tomatoes in a pan over medium heat until tomatoes soften. Assemble the tomato mixture on top of each piece of bruschetta. Then sprinkle on the freshly chopped basil.
- For Sweet: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly brush olive oil over each slice of bread on both sides. Place a small slice of queso fresco on each slice of bread and bake for 10-12 minutes until toasted and cheese is slightly softened. Remove and set aside. In a small bowl, mix crema and honey together. Assemble the berries on top of each piece of bruschetta and drizzle with honey crema. Then sprinkle on the freshly chopped basil.
