1 French Baguette, sliced
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 16oz container Ricotta cheese
1-2 lbs strawberries - sliced
Fresh basil - cut chiffonade style
1.) Mix vinegar, vanilla, and brown sugar until sugar has dissolved.
2.) Mix in sliced strawberries. Chill for 1 hour, mixing 1-2 times.
3.) Meanwhile, mix honey into Ricotta cheese.
4.) When the strawberries have finished, spread 1-2 tbsp of Ricotta mixture on each slice of bread.
5.) Arrange strawberries on top of the Ricotta, then top with basil.
6.) Add strawberry juices, if desired.
(here is the Bruschetta without strawberry juices on top)