Description
Nectarine and Ricotta Crostini is a refreshing appetizer that beautifully marries creamy ricotta cheese with sweet, juicy nectarines atop crispy baguette slices. Drizzled with honey and topped with crunchy walnuts or pistachios, this dish delivers a delightful balance of flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or casual snacking, it?s easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette (about 12 ounces)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 ripe nectarines, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ? cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Slice the baguette into half-inch thick slices.
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Once the bread cools slightly, spread the ricotta mixture on each slice and layer with sliced nectarines.
- Drizzle honey over the top and sprinkle with chopped nuts before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg