Description
Whipped Ricotta Crostini is a delightful appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with creamy, whipped ricotta mixed with fresh herbs and garlic, finished with a fresh cherry tomato topping. This easy-to-make recipe combines crunchy bread, smooth ricotta, and vibrant tomatoes for a perfect bite-sized snack or party starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 French baguette, cut into ½-inch slices
Tomato Topping
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (assorted colours), diced
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Whipped Ricotta
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon good quality extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 + ½ tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, thyme, oregano, or chives), finely chopped
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the sliced baguette in a single layer on a large half-sheet baking pan. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the bread is lightly golden and crisp.
- Prepare Tomato Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss gently and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Make Whipped Ricotta: In a medium bowl, add the whole milk ricotta, olive oil, honey, finely chopped fresh herbs, minced garlic, and salt. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, whip the mixture until smooth and creamy, about one minute. Alternatively, blend them together in a food processor until velvety.
- Assemble Crostini: Spoon a generous dollop of the whipped ricotta onto each toasted baguette slice. Top each with a spoonful of the tomato mixture for a fresh, flavorful finish.
Notes
- You can customize this crostini by replacing the tomato topping with other options such as fresh fruit, grilled vegetables, pitted olives, or additional fresh herbs.
- For added flavor, drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top before serving.
- Use a variety of fresh herbs like basil, mint, thyme, oregano, or chives to suit your taste preferences.
- This recipe makes about 12-16 servings depending on the size of the baguette slices and the amount of toppings used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
