Description
Pear and Prosciutto Ricotta Crostini are sweet, creamy, and full of sophisticated flavor. Toasted bread, whipped ricotta, juicy pear slices, and salty prosciutto come together in an elegant appetizer that is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced into rounds
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh thyme or walnuts for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 6 to 8 minutes until golden.
3. Spread a generous layer of ricotta onto each crostini.
4. Layer a thin pear slice on top of the ricotta.
5. Add a small fold of prosciutto.
6. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with black pepper.
7. Garnish with fresh thyme or crushed walnuts.
8. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe but firm pears so the slices hold their shape.
Whip the ricotta with a pinch of salt for a smoother, creamier spread.
Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a more complex flavor.