Description
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy whipped ricotta topped with fresh strawberries on crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whip until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with lemon juice and a little extra honey if desired.
- Once the crostini are baked and cooled slightly, spread a generous layer of the whipped ricotta on each slice.
- Top with the lemony strawberries and garnish with fresh mint leaves if using.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in a teaspoon of balsamic glaze over the strawberries before topping the crostini.
- Substitute strawberries with other seasonal fruits like peaches or blueberries for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg