Whipped Ricotta Crostini

A plate of appetizers featuring slices of prosciutto, fresh basil leaves, and green toppings on bread slices with a creamy spread. Two slices of bread are set beside the plate. The background is a light gray surface.

5 from 3 votes

This is my 10 minute whipped ricotta crostini which is topped with prosciutto, fresh basil and a drizzle of hot honey, which gives you the most delicious flavour combination. Serve this with crostini or crackers and it's almost guaranteed that your guests will be asking you for the recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizers, ricotta, ricotta with honey, whipped ricotta, whipped ricotta crostini

Servings:

Ingredients

1 fresh baguette sliced into pieces
1 cup fresh whole milk ricotta
1 tbsp extra virgini olive oil plus more to drizzle on the baguette
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 garlic clove to rub on the crostini
1/8 tsp salt

Toppings:

proscuitto about 10 pieces, cut in half
fresh basil
hot honey drizzle

Instructions

Begin by setting your oven to 350 °F.
Slice your baguette into 1/2 inch pieces and add to a large baking sheet.
Drizzle both sides of your sliced bread with a small amount of olive oil.
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Flip halfway through.
In the meantime, make your whipped ricotta by adding your fresh ricotta, olive oil, salt, and fresh basil to a bowl.
Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. About 2 minutes.
*Taste here to see if you would like any additional salt.
To one side of your crostini, rub on your fresh garlic.
Top with the whipped ricotta, a piece of prosciutto, more fresh basil and a drizzle of hot honey.
Enjoy right away!

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