Description
A quick and delicious appetizer featuring fresh peaches and creamy whipped ricotta on toasted crostini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with honey until smooth and creamy.
- Spread a generous amount of the whipped ricotta on each toasted crostini.
- Top with diced peaches and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute ricotta with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg