Cherry Tomato Confit Toasts

Cherry Tomato Confit Toasts

Elegant and simple toasts featuring slow-cooked cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor, complemented by creamy ricotta and fresh basil.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
1 hr

Ingredients

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2 pints cherry tomatoes
6 cloves garlic
1.5 cup olive oil
1.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 loaf baguette
1 cup ricotta cheese
0.25 cup fresh basil
2 tbsp balsamic glaze

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F. Place cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves in a small oven-safe dish.

  2. 2

    Pour olive oil over tomatoes and garlic, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Season with 1 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

  3. 3

    Cover the dish and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until tomatoes are softened and slightly collapsed.

    45 min

  4. 4

    Remove from oven. Allow to cool slightly. Remove garlic cloves. Gently mash some of the tomatoes with a fork.

  5. 5

    Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Brush lightly with some of the confit oil. Toast in the oven or a pan until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Spread a layer of ricotta cheese on each toasted baguette slice.

  7. 7

    Top the ricotta with the confit cherry tomatoes and garlic.

  8. 8

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

  9. 9

    Serve immediately.

  10. 10

    The remaining confit oil can be stored in the refrigerator for future use.

  11. 11

    Season with remaining salt and pepper to taste.

Perfect With

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