Previously, I shared a recipe for roasted peppers (you can find it here: https://takajaeda.com/en/recipes-en/roasted-peppers/). One of the best ways to use those peppers is to make these vibrant and delicious cream cheese and roasted pepper bruschetta.
Ingredients:
- Roasted peppers
(or to prepare them from scratch you will need:- 2 lb (1 kg) fresh bell peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp sugar
- 3 whole peppercorns
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp salt (8 g))
- Ciabatta or French baguette
- Whipped cream cheese (like Almette or any spreadable cream cheese)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Roasted Peppers (if you don’t have them ready)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place whole bell peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed.
Transfer the hot peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Let them steam for 15 minutes — this makes peeling much easier.
Peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and slice the peppers into long strips.
Slice the garlic. Heat a bit of vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the garlic for 1–2 minutes. Add the peppers, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.
Season with salt, sugar, smoked paprika, and peppercorns. Stir, bring to a light simmer, then turn off the heat and let cool.
2. Toast the Bread
Slice the ciabatta or baguette into ½-inch (1–1.5 cm) slices.
Toast the bread in a dry skillet, on a grill, or in a toaster. It should be crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.
3. Assemble the Bruschetta
Spread a generous layer of whipped cream cheese over each slice.
Top with roasted peppers.
Finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
A bright and flavorful appetizer is ready to enjoy — perfect for parties, picnics, or a quick snack with a glass of wine. Bon appétit!
I advise you to look at other options for delicious bruschetta:
Bruschetta with sun-dried tomatoes and cream cheese https://takajaeda.com/en/recipes-en/bruschetta-with-sun-dried-tomatoes-and-cream-cheese/
Bruschetta with Camembert cheese https://takajaeda.com/en/recipes-en/bruschetta-with-camembert/