Description
Whipped Ricotta Crostini is a delightful appetizer that marries creamy, fluffy ricotta with crispy baguette slices. This elegant dish brings a touch of Italy to your home gatherings, making every bite an indulgent experience. Perfect for parties or solo snacking, it’s easy to prepare and highly customizable with seasonal toppings. Impress your guests or simply savor it yourself—this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 crusty baguette (about 12 inches)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (basil or thyme), chopped
- 2 tbsp honey or fig jam
- 1/2 cup seasonal vegetables (e.g., cherry tomatoes), halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into half-inch rounds and arrange on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 2 tbsp olive oil, and salt. Whip until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Fold in chopped herbs into the whipped ricotta.
- Spread ricotta onto each toasted baguette slice. Top with honey or fig jam and seasonal veggies.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg