Crostini translates to "little toasts" in Italian. They are small slices of toasted bread (typically a baguette) that are topped with various savory toppings. Common toppings are cheese like ricotta and fruit or vegetables.

What can I do instead of grilling the bread?

If you don't have a grill or don't want to fire it up, you can also toast the bread in the oven. Add the olive oil brushed bread slices to a baking sheet and toast in a 350 degrees F oven for about 5 minutes until toasted.

What can I substitute for the ricotta?

If you don't like ricotta, you could swap in goat cheese. You could either buy a spreadable goat cheese or mix up your own goat cheese spread by blending goat cheese with the honey and a little bit of olive oil to make an easier to spread consistency.

Peach Ricotta Crostini | Kathleen's Cravings

Name: Peach Ricotta Crostini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 baguette slices; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup whole milk ricotta; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 large fresh peaches, thinly sliced; Balsamic glaze, for drizzling; 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil

Peach Ricotta Crostini

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Peach Ricotta Crostini is a fun, easy appetizer for summer. Other than a quick grill (or toast in the oven) of the bread slices, there is no cooking required. Super impressive for a dinner party but super simple to make.

Author: Kathleen
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 16 pieces
Category: Appetizer
Method: Grill
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

16 baguette slices
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup whole milk ricotta
1 tablespoon honey
2 large fresh peaches, thinly sliced
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil

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Instructions

Grill Bread - Preheat the grill to medium. Brush the bread slices on both sides with the olive oil. Grill on the preheated grill for 1-2 minutes per side until toasty and golden. Transfer to a plate.
Mix Ricotta - In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta and honey. Slice peaches and basil.
Assemble Crostini - Spread each slice of bread with about 1 tablespoon of the honey ricotta. Top with 1 or 2 peach slices, drizzle with balsamic, and sprinkle with the basil.
Serve Immediately

Notes

While I don't recommend fully assembling the crostini in advance, you can prep the ricotta. The honey ricotta can be mixed together up to 2 days in advance - give it another stir right before using.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 crostini
Calories: 94
Sugar: 3.8 g
Sodium: 98.8 mg
Fat: 4.2 g
Carbohydrates: 11.2 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 7.9 mg

Keywords: Ricotta Crostini, Crostini with Ricotta, Grilling Appetizer, Peach Ricotta Crostini

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