Crostini with Whipped Ricotta, Roasted Strawberries, Hot Honey, Walnut, and Fresh Thyme
A delightful appetizer featuring crispy baguette slices topped with creamy whipped ricotta, sweet roasted strawberries, spicy hot honey, crunchy walnuts, and fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (16 crostini) 1x
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crostini:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 16 pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Whipped Ricotta and Roasted Strawberries:
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Toast for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta and heavy cream; whisk until smooth and fluffy.
- On another baking sheet, toss strawberries with honey. Roast for 15 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Spread whipped ricotta on each crostini, top with roasted strawberries, drizzle with hot honey, garnish with chopped walnuts and fresh thyme. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 7g