Creamy Whipped Ricotta Crostini
A quick and easy 5-minute appetizer featuring whipped ricotta cheese topped with fresh basil and honey on toasted baguette slices, perfect for entertaining and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 8 crostinis) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Honey (mild floral like clover or wildflower)
- Baguette or rustic bread (sourdough works well)
- Extra virgin olive oil (for brushing bread)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: fresh lemon zest
- Optional: cracked black pepper
- Optional: toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch (1.25 cm) thick slices, preferably on a slight diagonal.
- Brush the slices lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer without overlapping.
- Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy around the edges.
- While the bread toasts, whip the ricotta in a food processor or blender until smooth and airy (about 1-2 minutes). Add a teaspoon of milk or olive oil if too thick.
- Rinse and pat dry fresh basil leaves, then tear into bite-size pieces or chiffonade.
- Spread a generous dollop of whipped ricotta onto each toasted bread slice.
- Top with fresh basil leaves, drizzle honey over everything, and finish with a pinch of sea salt.
- Optional: add cracked black pepper, lemon zest, or toasted pine nuts as garnish.
- Serve immediately while bread is crisp and ricotta is cool and creamy.
Notes
Whip ricotta for 1-2 minutes to achieve a light, airy texture. Add a teaspoon of olive oil or milk if needed to loosen. Toast bread just before serving to keep it crisp. Store whipped ricotta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread or crackers. For dairy-free, substitute ricotta with whipped tofu or cashew cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostinis
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 6
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