By Becky Hardin
Updated Jan 16, 2025
Peach and Strawberry Fruit Bruschetta is the perfect appetizer for any summer party or BBQ. I love how delicious it is with the perfect mix of sweet fruits, creamy goat cheese, and tangy balsamic vinegar. It’s such an easy, fruity appetizer for a crowd!
Peach and strawberry both are my favourite summer fruits. Together they create a delicious medley of flavors with tangy goat cheese. Just combine the fruit, and pile everything up on toasted bread for a simple yet irresistible bite!
Fresh fruits and tangy goat cheese makes a great flavor mix! This recipe makes a large batch, it’s perfect for BBQs and summer parties. If you like my peach and strawberry fruit bruschetta, do check Creamy Artichoke Bruschetta and Whipped Goat Cheese Bruschetta too.
What is bruschetta?
Traditional bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy, consisting of grilled bread with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. This recipe for fruit bruschetta plays on the traditional version, but with a fruity summer twist. Toasted bread is topped with goat cheese and fresh fruit.
Bruschetta is correctly pronounced with the Italian flair: broos-KETTA. Although the Americanized version often sounds more like: brush-ETTA.
Ingredients For Fruit Bruschetta
- Bread loaf: I use french bread in my recipe. It is sturdy enough to hold all the toppings without getting soggy. Cut into thin slices. Italian bread is another alternative if it is not available.
- Strawberries: This is a great time to use those fresh strawberries ! Cut berries into small pieces.
- Peaches: Slice into small pieces. You can also grill the peaches before slicing. Grilled peaches taste sweeter with their caramelized flavor.
- Goat Cheese: I used cranberry goat cheese to add another fruity twist to this bruschetta. But regular goat cheese is just fine.
- Balsamic Vinegar: I used raspberry white balsamic vinegar, but regular balsamic vinegar works too.
- Basil Leaves: Fresh basil works much better than dried, and it looks great too!
How do I chiffonade basil?
Those thin little slices of basil are called chiffonade , and it’s really easy to do. Make a stack of several basil leaves and roll them up like a cigar. Cut thin slices across the leaves and then unroll for beautiful basil chiffonade!
Tips For Success
- Different fruit combos work just as well. Try mango, pineapple, or other berries instead.
- I recommend using French bread or Italian bread. Something sturdy that will hold up under toppings!
- Goat cheese is perfect for this bruschetta. It has the best flavor and goes well with fresh fruit. Cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and cottage cheese are other good substitute but they are not quite as tangy.
- Cut the bread on an angle to make longer, more oval-shaped pieces of bread. This makes slightly larger servings.
- You can grill the bread slices instead of toasting in the oven. Perfect for summer cookouts!
- Marinate the topping ingredients for at least 10 minutes for best flavor.
- Serve fruit topped bruschetta immediately to avoid sogginess.
- You can even use vegan cheese to make this a complete vegan bruschetta recipe.
How to Store
This strawberry peach bruschetta with goat cheese is best made and served fresh, or else it will start to get soggy. However, you can mix up the fruit and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. Do not add cheese or vinegar while storing fruits.
Serving Suggestions
This appetizer pairs well with fruity, refreshing cocktails! Do check Summer Wine Slush , Red Berry Sangria , Spiked Raspberry Sweet Tea and Chili Mango Margaritas for those parties.
5-Star Review
“I made this last night and it was the moistest chicken we’ve ever had. A bit of crispy and the flavor was wonderful. I didn’t have buttermilk and did add lemon juice to 1% milk. I am making it again today. Thank you for this recipe.” – Dawn
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- ▢ 1 loaf French bread cut into thin slices (about 24 ounces) — can substitute Italian bread.
- ▢ 10 strawberries diced into small pieces
- ▢ 3 peaches diced into small pieces
- ▢ 2 tablespoons raspberry white balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar
- ▢ 10.5 ounces cranberry goat cheese one log; can use plain goat’s cheese as well
- ▢ 1 cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until fully toasted. 1 loaf French bread
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine strawberries, peaches, and balsamic vinegar. 10 strawberries, 3 peaches, 2 tablespoons raspberry white balsamic vinegar
- Spread cranberry goat cheese onto each slice of toast. 10.5 ounces cranberry goat cheese
- With a slotted spoon, place fruit mixture on each piece of toasted bread.
- Top with basil slices and serve. 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Becky’s Tips
- Cut the bread on an angle to make longer, more oval-shaped pieces of bread. This makes slightly larger servings.
- Italian bread can be swapped for French bread.
- Marinate the topping ingredients for at least 10 mins, up to 30 mins.
- Top with fresh basil, either whole leaves or chiffonade slices.
- Serve immediately to avoid sogginess.
- Try mango, pineapple, or other berries instead. Different fruit combos work just as well.
- Cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and cottage cheese are other good alternatives if goat cheese not available. But they are not quite as tangy.
- Use vegan cheese to make this a complete vegan bruschetta recipe.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Peach Strawberry Fruit Bruschetta
Toast The bread slices: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Take 1 loaf of French bread and slice it at an angle to make longer, more oval-shaped pieces of bread.
Place bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until fully toasted.
Combine fruits & Vinegar: In a medium-sized bowl add 10 diced strawberries, 3 peaches cut into small pieces, and 2 tablespoons of raspberry white balsamic vinegar. Mix gently.
Serve: While serving take 10.5 ounces of cranberry goat cheese and spread onto each slice of toast with the help of knife.
With a slotted spoon, place fruit mixture on each piece of toasted bread. Garnish with basil slices and serve.
This fruity bruschetta appetizer is just so simple and delicious. It’s great for summer cocktail parties and spring holidays. Everyone will love these!
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Peach and Strawberry Fruit Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread cut into thin slices (about 24 ounces) – can substitute Italian bread.
- 10 strawberries diced into small pieces
- 3 peaches diced into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons raspberry white balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar
- 10.5 ounces cranberry goat cheese one log; can use plain goat’s cheese as well
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until fully toasted. 1 loaf French bread
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine strawberries, peaches, and balsamic vinegar. 10 strawberries, 3 peaches, 2 tablespoons raspberry white balsamic vinegar
- Spread cranberry goat cheese onto each slice of toast. 10.5 ounces cranberry goat cheese
- With a slotted spoon, place fruit mixture on each piece of toasted bread.
- Top with basil slices and serve. 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Video
Notes
- Cut the bread on an angle to make longer, more oval-shaped pieces of bread. This makes slightly larger servings.
- Italian bread can be swapped for French bread.
- Marinate the topping ingredients for at least 10 mins, up to 30 mins.
- Top with fresh basil, either whole leaves or chiffonade slices.
- Serve immediately to avoid sogginess.
- Try mango, pineapple, or other berries instead. Different fruit combos work just as well.
- Cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and cottage cheese are other good alternatives if goat cheese not available. But they are not quite as tangy.
- Use vegan cheese to make this a complete vegan bruschetta recipe.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
