# Balsamic Caviar Bruschetta

This recipe shows how to make balsamic caviar and a simple bruschetta using the homemade balsamic pearls, ricotta, and tomato confit.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 2 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp agar agar
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 20 ounces grape tomatoes
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 5 thyme sprigs
- 2 cups olive oil
- 1 ricotta
- 1 bread
- 1 parmesan cheese

## Instructions

1. Mix together balsamic vinegar and agar agar.
2. Pour mixture into a saucepan and bring to a high simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes.
4. Drop tiny droplets of the balsamic mixture into cold olive oil using a dropper or small spoon.
5. Strain oil and balsamic pearls through a fine mesh sieve.
6. Preheat oven to 250°F.
7. Add grape tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and 2 cups of olive oil to a 9x9 baking dish.
8. Place in the oven and cook for 2 hours.
9. Toast bread and spread with ricotta.
10. Add tomato confit and balsamic pearls to the bread.
11. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- measuring cup
- whisk
- dropper or small spoon
- fine mesh sieve
- small bowl
- cast iron skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT21WChkQ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/32fccdfc-ee3f-44ec-9cf8-2fb0c29b38f5
- Extracted: 2025-01-15

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