Ricotta Crostini Food

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• For the balsamic strawberries. In medium bowl, gently toss the strawberries with sugar, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Toast the bread. In the meantime, slice the baguette into ½ inch pieces and brush olive oil over the top of each slice.
• Place the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 4-6 minutes (at 425 degrees F), until the bread is golden-brown and crispy. Check frequently to make sure the bread does not burn.
• Assemble the crostini. Spread the ricotta onto each piece of bread (divide evenly among the bread pieces) before topping with the balsamic strawberry slices. Drizzle a light amount of balsamic syrup (leftover from the bowl) on top of the crostini.
• Finish by topping with lemon zest and fresh mint if you like. Best served immediately.

HONEY RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• On a slight bias, slice the baguette into 1/4-inch slices. Brush the slices with the 1/4 cup olive oil, then place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake until golden brown and crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Once the crostini are cool, top each with 1 heaping tablespoon of ricotta mixture, a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of coarse salt and a sprinkling of crushed pink peppercorns. Serve at room temperature.

SPICY GRAPE-RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Cook 1 ounce thinly sliced pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Let cool on paper towels; crumble. Bring 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in same skillet, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add 2 cups halved red seedless grapes, 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until grapes are glazed and start to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in pancetta; season with salt. Spread 4 toasted slices of bread with 1/2 cup ricotta. Top with grape mixture and chopped tarragon and drizzle with olive oil.

FIVE QUICK RICOTTA CROSTINI RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut bread into slices and toast
• Spread about 2 tbsp of ricotta on each slice
• Top with your topping of choice see suggestions in the notes

RICOTTA, FIG & PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat a griddle pan to hot. Brush sourdough with olive oil, then grill for 1-2 mins on each side until lightly charred.
• Spread the toasts with ricotta. Top with figs and prosciutto. Drizzle with honey before serving, if you like.

FRESH RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Lay three layers of cheesecloth over a colander.
• Add the milk to a large heavy pot and place over medium-high heat. Stir in the lemon juice and salt and heat until an instant-read thermometer reaches 175 degrees F. The milk will begin to just bubble and start to steam. At this temperature you'll begin to see the curds separate from the whey. Be mindful of over stirring the ricotta while the curds are forming, you don't want to make your ricotta stiff. Let it sit for 5 minutes undisturbed and you will be left with a very creamy and pleasant finished result.
• Gently remove the curds from the pot to the colander. Use the side of the cheesecloth to very gently release some of the liquid. Tie up the curds using butcher's twine and let drain for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the cheesecloth and place in a bowl. Serve warm on toasted bread with lemon zest and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

HERBED RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• To begin, pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees C (350 F).
• To prepare the crostini, slice the bread thinly, about 1 cm/a little more than ¼ inch. Brush each side of the bread with olive oil, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Place on a baking tray and put in the oven for about 8 minutes, turning halfway through. The toasts are done when they are lightly golden and crisp to the touch. Rub the toasts with garlic. Leave to cool on the baking tray.
• Next, chop the tomatoes into quarters, place into a bowl and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with the chopped chives and basil. Mix them well together.
• To assemble, spread a teaspoon of the herbed ricotta on the crostini, top with 2 or 3 pieces of tomato and garnish with a small basil leaf.

PEA AND RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat a grill over medium-low. Add the baguette slices and grill on both sides until toasted. Remove from the grill and rub the toasts with the garlic clove (discard clove). Drizzle lightly with the chili oil. Set the toasts aside.
• If using fresh peas, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the peas and blanch, about 1 minute. Then pour onto a sheet tray lined with a clean kitchen towel and allow to cool. If using frozen peas, add to a strainer and rinse under warm water to thaw, then set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, coarsely grated Parmesan, minced garlic, lemon zest and a pinch sea salt. Stir to combine. Add the peas and stir with a wooden spoon, lightly mashing the peas with the back of the spoon.
• To assemble, spoon the cheese and pea mixture onto the toasts, top with extra Parmesan to garnish, and serve.

CHANTERELLE MUSHROOM CROSTINI WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place bread on a baking sheet and brush or drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until bread has reached desired doneness. Carefully remove from oven and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a 10-inch skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute, stirring and being careful not to burn.
• Add chanterelle mushrooms, salt, black pepper and thyme to the skillet. Stir, then cook for 5 to 8 minutes or so until the mushrooms cook down and begin to lose some of their moisture.
• Place about 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese on each slice of bread. Distribute mushrooms evenly over top and drizzle with honey. Serve and enjoy immediately.

FIG AND RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the baguette slices on an ungreased, foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake the bread in the preheated oven until the bottoms are brown, about 5 minutes; flip and bake until crisp, 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta on each slice of toasted bread. Place a few ribbons of basil on each, arrange a slice of fig on top, and drizzle the finished crostini with balsamic vinegar.

AVOCADO RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat. Add baguette slices in a single layer and drizzle olive oil on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crunchy, about 25 minutes. Let crostini cool completely.
• Halve and pit avocado. Scoop flesh out into a bowl and add ricotta cheese. Mash together using a potato masher until as smooth or chunky as you like. Add lemon juice, basil, salt, and cayenne; mix together, taste, and add more salt if needed. Spread mixture over the cooled crostini.
• Garnish crostini with tomatoes and radishes. Add a few drops of olive oil; sprinkle sea salt and chives on top.

RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange bread on a baking sheet; brush both sides with oil. Season with salt. Toast until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Spread with ricotta; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pepper, or add toppings as desired.