Flavorful Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Hot Honey Prosciutto
A quick and easy appetizer featuring whipped ricotta cheese spread on toasted crostini, topped with salty prosciutto, drizzled with hot honey, and garnished with fresh basil. Perfect for entertaining or a stylish snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (about 24 crostini) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 loaf baguette or rustic Italian bread, sliced about ¼-inch thick
- 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 3 tablespoons hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- About 12 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette into ¼-inch thick rounds. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Whip with an electric mixer or whisk on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light, airy, and spreadable. Add a teaspoon of water or milk if too thick.
- Spread about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of whipped ricotta onto each crostini slice.
- Top each with a thin slice of prosciutto folded neatly.
- Drizzle roughly 1 teaspoon of hot honey over each crostini.
- Garnish with one or two fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crostini while crisp.
Notes
Use whole milk ricotta for best whipping results. Toast bread just before assembling to avoid sogginess. Adjust hot honey amount to control spice level. For gluten-free, use gluten-free baguette. For vegetarian, substitute prosciutto with roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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