Creamy Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Honey and Peaches
A simple and elegant appetizer featuring fluffy whipped ricotta spread on toasted baguette slices, topped with fresh peaches and drizzled with honey. Perfect for summer gatherings and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (about 18 crostini) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) cold heavy cream
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- Honey (about 1 teaspoon per crostini, raw or wildflower)
- Baguette or crusty Italian bread, sliced and toasted
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh thyme or basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick pieces. Arrange on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Alternatively, toast in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta and cold heavy cream. Using an electric hand mixer, whip on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add more cream if needed to reach a smooth, spreadable texture.
- Stir in sea salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon zest to the whipped ricotta.
- Wash and slice peaches into thin wedges. Pat dry if very juicy to avoid soggy crostini.
- Spread a generous dollop of whipped ricotta onto each toasted baguette slice. Top with 2-3 peach slices, then drizzle about 1 teaspoon of honey over each.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme or basil leaves if using, and a tiny pinch of sea salt.
- Serve immediately while bread is still crunchy and ricotta is cool and creamy.
Notes
If ricotta is watery, drain it in a fine mesh sieve for 10-15 minutes before whipping to avoid soggy crostini. Assemble crostini just before serving to keep bread crisp. Whipped ricotta can be made up to 6 hours ahead and stored covered in the fridge. Use mild wildflower honey to avoid overpowering the peach flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 crostini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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