Crostini with Balsamic Strawberries and Ricotta
Indulge in these elegant crostini topped with creamy ricotta and sweet balsamic strawberries. Perfect for a sophisticated appetizer or a delightful snack!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese, full-fat
- a few leaves fresh basil, chopped or torn for garnish
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of each baguette slice lightly with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Spread a generous amount of ricotta cheese on each cooled crostini. Top with sliced strawberries, arranging them neatly.
- Drizzle each crostini with balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with chopped basil, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and serve immediately, ideally while the bread is still crisp.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg