Description
Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta with Honey is creamy, sweet, and elegantly simple. Fluffy whipped ricotta piled onto golden crostini and drizzled with honey, fresh herbs, and a pinch of pepper makes a sophisticated appetizer that comes together in minutes with just a few quality ingredients.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced into rounds
1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh thyme or basil leaves
Red pepper flakes optional
Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Brush the baguette rounds with olive oil and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crispy.
3. In a food processor or with a hand mixer, whip the ricotta with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
4. Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta onto each toasted crostini.
5. Drizzle generously with honey.
6. Top with fresh thyme or basil leaves, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Whipping the ricotta makes it lighter and creamier than spreading it straight from the container.
Use high-quality whole milk ricotta for the richest flavor.
Swap honey for a drizzle of fig jam or balsamic glaze for a different flavor profile.