Description
Savor the perfect blend of textures and flavors with Fig & Honey Ricotta Crostini. This elegant appetizer features a crisp baguette topped with creamy ricotta, sweet ripe figs, and a drizzle of honey, making it an irresistible treat for any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this crostini will elevate your entertaining game and leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette (sliced into ½-inch pieces)
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 8 ripe figs (quartered or sliced)
- 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or substitute with rosemary or basil)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt and pepper until creamy.
- Slice figs into quarters or thin slices.
- Spread a dollop of ricotta on each toasted baguette slice. Top with fig slices and drizzle honey over them.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme atop each crostini before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 6mg