Description
Whipped ricotta crostini is a fancy easy appetizer to make in just minutes or prepare in advance and assemble before serving. A total crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 french baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (assorted colours), diced
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the whipped ricotta:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon good quality extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1 + 1/2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, thyme, oregano, or chives), finely chopped
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Arrange sliced bread in a single layer on a large half sheet baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until toasted.
- In a small bowl, toss to combine tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add ricotta, olive oil, honey, fresh herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about a minute. You can also blend everything together in a food processor.
- Add a large spoonful of whipped ricotta onto each toasted sliced bread. Top with a spoonful of the tomato mixture.
Notes
How to customize: You can top this whipped ricotta crostini with whatever toppings that you like. Instead of tomatoes, you can add fruit, grilled vegetables, pitted olives, more fresh herbs, or a drizzle of honey.
Make ahead instructions: Make the whipped ricotta and tomato topping 1-2 days in advance and store in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, set the ricotta and toppings on the kitchen counter for about 20 minutes to let them come to room temperature. Meanwhile, quickly slice up the French baguette, toast and then assemble the crostini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Italian