Whipped Honey Ricotta Crostini

These Whipped Honey Ricotta Crostini are always a crowd favorite at my dinner parties, and they couldn't be simpler to make! They start with a base of crispy baguette slices, and then each is piped with a silky, rich and sweet whipped honey ricotta. Garnish with a bit of basil, lemon zest and more honey for the most addicting bite-sized appetizer.

Servings crostini

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 23

Equipment

cutting board
knife
serrated knife
baking sheet
Food Processor
spatula
piping bag or ziplock bag
microplane zester

Ingredients

For the Whipped Honey Ricotta:

16 oz whole milk ricotta con latte - SEE NOTE*
1.5 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
juice from ½ lemon
kosher salt & black pepper to taste

For the Crostini:

1 baguette cut into ½-¾" slices on an angle**
cooking spray
fresh basil chiffonaded
lemon zest
honey

Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 400F. Add baguette slices to a baking sheet and spray with cooking oil. Flip and spray the other side. Transfer to the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway. Allow baguette slices to cool down before adding whipped ricotta.
1 baguette, cooking spray
Add all of the whipped honey ricotta ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed. Taste and adjust amount of salt & pepper to your preference.
16 oz whole milk ricotta con latte, 1.5 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp olive oil, juice from ½ lemon, kosher salt & black pepper
Transfer whipped honey ricotta to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner cut off. Then, pipe it into the cooled baguette slices. Garnish with basil, lemon zest and another drizzle of honey. Enjoy!
fresh basil, lemon zest, honey

Video

Notes

*NOTE: Ricotta con latte is slightly different than normal ricotta cheese. It has added milk which yields a creamier, smoother texture and richer, slightly sweeter flavor. I highly recommend using this for the best results! The brand I typically reach for is BelGioioso (and then I drain off any excess liquid on top) which can be found at most grocery stores in the specialty cheese area, near the burrata and mascarpone.

**NOTE: Depending on the length and width of your baguette, you may not have enough whipped honey ricotta for all slices. I typically use all of a thin baguette, but when there is more surface area on each slice, I only need about 3/4 of the baguette.

NUTRITION INFO: The nutrition information listed below is for one crostini, assumes that you are able to get 25 crostini out of this recipe (however this may vary depending on the size of your baguette) and does NOT include the additional honey drizzled on top.

Calories: 72kcal

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: Appetizers, Baguette, Basil, Crostini, Honey, Italian, Lemon, Ricotta, Snack, Vegetarian

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