We love when culinary adventures and exceptional flavors come to life! Inspired by our passion for bruschetta and exceptional ingredients, this Plum & Pistachio Bruschetta recipe is filled with great sweet & savory flavors of whipped ricotta, tangy plum agrodolce, and the delightful crunch of toasted pistachios. Elevating this dish to new heights is the star of the show – Clif Family's Organic Plum Jam. Grilled sourdough slices serve as the perfect canvas to showcase these vibrant flavors. For the ultimate gastronomic experience, savor this masterpiece alongside a glass of our Clif Family Bici Rhône-style Red Blend or our Sonoma Valley Grenache.
Recipe from the Clif Family Culinary Team
Yield: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
Plum Agrodolce:
1 jar Clif Family Organic Plum Jam
½ cup golden Balsamic vinegar
½ tsp salt
¼ cup Clif Family Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Use a blender to puree and emulsify all ingredients.
Whipped Ricotta:
2 cups whole milk ricotta such as Bellwether Farms Jersey
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup Clif Family Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Whisk together or use a stand mixer and mix until emulsified and slightly fluffy.
Bruschetta:
Whipped ricotta (see above)
Plum agrodolce (see above)
Fresh plums, about 4-6, pits removed and sliced into ½” wedges
Pistachios, shelled, lightly toasted and roughly chopped
DIRECTIONS:
Grill 4 pieces of good sourdough on both sides and brush lightly with olive oil. Spread a thick layer of whipped ricotta on each. Roughly arrange the plum wedges on each piece of toast. Drizzle the agrodolce over top and finish with a sprinkling of chopped pistachios. Slice each bruschetta into 4-6 manageable pieces.
SUGGESTED WINE PAIRING:
Clif Family Bici Rhône-style Red Blend
Clif Family Sonoma Valley Grenache
