Description
A vibrant and elegant appetizer featuring creamy whipped ricotta on toasted bread, topped with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- While tomatoes roast, place baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with remaining olive oil, and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a food processor, combine ricotta, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, mix honey and balsamic glaze until well combined to create the balsamic honey drizzle.
- To assemble, spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on each crostini. Top with roasted cherry tomatoes, drizzle with balsamic honey, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.