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Flavorful Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Hot Honey and Walnuts

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring whipped ricotta cheese on toasted baguette slices, drizzled with hot honey and topped with toasted walnuts for a creamy, sweet-spicy, and crunchy bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (250g) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1/4 cup (30g) walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1 small loaf baguette or rustic Italian bread, sliced into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) rounds
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) rounds. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with extra virgin olive oil on both sides.
  3. Bake the bread slices for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crunchy but not hard.
  4. While the bread is toasting, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and toast, stirring frequently for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and roughly chop.
  5. Place ricotta in a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light, airy, and smooth.
  6. Spread a generous scoop of whipped ricotta on each toasted bread slice.
  7. Drizzle hot honey over the ricotta to your heat preference.
  8. Sprinkle chopped toasted walnuts on top.
  9. Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on each crostini to balance the sweetness.
  10. Serve immediately while bread is crisp and ricotta is cool and creamy.

Notes

Use whole milk ricotta for best texture; drain excess liquid if watery. Toast walnuts fresh for enhanced flavor. Watch bread closely while toasting to avoid burning. Whip ricotta just before serving to keep it fluffy. Hot honey can be warmed slightly for easier drizzling. For vegan or dairy-free options, substitute ricotta with whipped silken tofu or plant-based ricotta and use maple syrup instead of hot honey.

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