Idaho Cherry Bruschetta
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Serves: 20 -25
Perfect for any occasion, this dish celebrates Idaho’s seasonal produce and artisanal dairy. Featuring the sweet essence of Idaho cherries, it pairs them with creamy Eden Creamery labneh—a versatile cheese spread prized for its creamy texture and probiotic benefits. Enhanced with herbs and local produce sourced from farmers markets or farm stands, this bruschetta topping offers a refreshing and savory contrast atop slices of toasted Idaho sourdough baguette.
Serving Suggestion: Arrange the Cherry Bruschetta on a platter, garnished with fresh mint or thyme for color. Serve alongside chilled Idaho white wine or local craft beer to complement the flavors.
Categorized: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 1-2 Idaho sourdough baguettes, baked and sliced ½ an inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 ½ cups pitted sweet Idaho cherries, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Idaho onion
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- ½ teaspoon chopped Idaho garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces Eden Creamery labneh
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Idaho basil
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Steps
Toast baguette slices in 350-degree oven for 5 minutes. Turn, brush with olive oil and bake on other side for 5 minutes.
Combine cherries, cilantro, onion, lime juice, lime peel, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining olive oil; mix well.
Spread a dollop of labneh on each baguette slice.
Return to oven and heat just until labneh is warm. Remove from oven and top each baguette slice with a heaping tablespoon of cherry mixture and sprinkle with fresh herbs of choice (basil, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, etc…) Serve warm or cold.
