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Crostini with Whipped Ricotta and Honey

Toasted bread topped with creamy ricotta, wildflower honey, and a crack of black pepper

crostiniEasyItalian
Prep10 minCook10 minTotal20 minServes20Temproom_temp
✓ vegetarian
⚠ Contains: 🌾 Gluten, 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 cupfresh ricotta(whole milk, drained)
  • 1baguette(sliced 1/4-inch thick)
  • 2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsphoney(wildflower or chestnut)
  • flaky sea salt
  • black pepper(freshly cracked)
  • fresh thyme leaves(optional)
Make Ahead

Crostini can be toasted a day ahead and stored airtight. Assemble just before serving.

Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. 2Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet and brush with olive oil
  3. 3Toast until golden, about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway
  4. 4In bowl, whip ricotta with fork or whisk until light and creamy
  5. 5Season ricotta with pinch of salt
  6. 6Spread generous spoonful of ricotta on each crostini
  7. 7Drizzle with honey
  8. 8Finish with flaky salt, cracked pepper, and thyme if using
Notes
Pro Tips

Drain ricotta in cheesecloth-lined strainer for an hour for thicker texture. Whipping incorporates air for lighter spread. Quality honey matters - wildflower, chestnut, or truffle honey elevate this simple dish. The black pepper is essential - it adds complexity.

History & Origin

Ricotta and honey is an ancient combination, appearing in Roman cooking texts. The pairing showcases Italian simplicity - quality ingredients need little embellishment. Fresh ricotta from a good Italian market or cheese shop makes all the difference in this minimalist preparation.

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