Summertime Ricotta Crostini
4 very simple crostini featuring ricotta. Perfect for summer!
Servings Prep Time
4People 15Minutes
Servings Prep Time
4People 15Minutes
Ingredients
For the Proscuitto Crostini
For the Cucumber Lemon Zest Crostini
For the Tomato Basil Crostini
For the Honey Nectarine Crostini
Instructions
  1. Slice a baguette and lightly brush with olive oil; set your oven to 350 degrees and cook for about 5 minutes – you could also grill your bread if convenient
For the Proscuitto Crostini
  1. Apply 1 generous tablespoon of ricotta to your toasted slices of bread and evenly spread
  2. Slice your pear and add to the bread – we used 3 slices of pear per slice
  3. Gently fold your prosciutto so it fits onto the bread and add to the crostini
  4. In a small sauce pan heat a 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar on medium high heat until it thickens; pour over top. Voila!
For the Cucumber Lemon Zest Crostini
  1. With a mandolin or knife thinly slice the cucumber
  2. Apply 1 generous tablespoon of ricotta to your toasted slices of bread and evenly spread
  3. Add an even amount of cucumber to each piece of bread
  4. Generously zest a lemon over the cucumber
  5. Sprinkle a few grains sea salt over top
For the Tomato Basil Crostini
  1. Slice your cherry tomatoes as small or large as you wish; larger tomatoes can also be used
  2. Lightly toss your tomatoes in a mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
  3. Apply 1 generous tablespoon of ricotta to your toasted slices of bread and evenly spread
  4. Place your tomatoes onto the bread
  5. Tear fresh basil and gently place over top
  6. Sprinkle with black pepper and salt to-taste
For the Honey Nectarine Crostini
  1. Thinly slice a ripe nectarine into small wedges
  2. Apply 1 generous tablespoon of ricotta to your toasted slices of bread and evenly spread
  3. Add your nectarine slices to the crostini
  4. Drizzle honey over top and enjoy