Strawberry and Honey Ricotta Crostini
This yummy appetizer is sure to please all of your dinner guests.
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Savor the flavors of the season with this simple yet delicious appetizer. Create a delicious spread with honey, ricotta, and olive oil. Then top with sliced strawberries and chopped basil. This yummy bite will have guests eagerly awaiting everything else you've cooked up for the main course.
Strawberry Crostini with Honey, Ricotta, and Basil
Makes 10 slices
1 baguette loaf cut into slices
16 ounces of fresh ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
Fresh ground pepper
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
5 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
Set the oven to broil. Place the sliced baguettes onto a cookie sheet. Drizzle the tops of the bread with olive oil. Place in the oven for about 1 1/2 minutes, then flip the bread over, and broil for another 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from oven.
In a small bowl, add ricotta, 2 teaspoons honey, olive oil, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Spread a thin layer onto the toasted crostini bread.
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In a small bowl, add sliced strawberries, fresh chopped basil, 2 tablespoons honey, and a little freshground pepper.
Mix well and allow strawberries to sit at room temperature for at least a half an hour so the juices begin to seep from the strawberries. Spoon strawberries on top of the ricotta mixture on the toasted baguette slices and serve immediately.
