Watermelon Bruschetta with Whipped Feta, Basil, and Balsamic Drizzle

Name: Watermelon Bruschetta with Whipped Feta, Basil, and Balsamic Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of fresh seedless watermelon, chopped; 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp honey; 1 cup feta cheese crumbles; 1/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese; 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 1 baguette (or other quality loaf of bread) cut into ~1 1/2" thick slices; Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

This sweet-and-savory Watermelon Bruschetta will make bring the party to everyone's tastebuds! Perfect for summer, the cool watermelon and flavorful feta will make an unexpectedly delicious combination!

⏱ 35 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings 👁 8

Watermelon Bruschetta with Whipped Feta, Basil, and Balsamic Drizzle

Ingredients

8 servings

2 1/2 cups of fresh seedless watermelon, chopped
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 cup feta cheese crumbles
1/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese
3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 baguette (or other quality loaf of bread) cut into ~1 1/2" thick slices
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet under the broiler and toast for a few minutes, until slightly crispy.
In a medium-sized saucepan, mix the balsamic vinegar and honey and heat over medium-high. Stir regularly and let the mixture reach a simmer, and then reduce heat slightly to keep at simmering point. Stir occasionally and remove from heat once the mixture has reduced by half and the mixture is thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Combine the feta and ricotta in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add additional ricotta or feta if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Spread the whipped feta on the toasted bread and top with the finely chopped watermelon. Sprinkle with the black pepper, basil, and chives. Drizzle the reduced balsamic over the bruschetta. Serve.

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1243.00

Per Serving
$155.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$2486.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (78% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
of fresh seedless watermelon	1 cups	-
balsamic vinegar	1 cup	$225.00
honey	2 tbsp	$35.00
feta cheese crumbles	1 cup	$312.00
part skim ricotta cheese	0.25 cup	$78.00
fresh basil	3 tbsp	$534.00
fresh chives	2 tbsp	$59.00
baguette	1	-
Freshly cracked black pepper	-	-