Description
Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Walnuts & Salted Honey are a delightful and elegant appetizer that combines creamy ricotta, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of sweet honey. Perfect for any gathering, these crostini offer a balance of flavors that will leave your guests impressed. The smooth whipped ricotta is enhanced with fresh lemon zest, while the toasted walnuts provide a satisfying crunch. Drizzled with salted honey and garnished with fresh thyme, each bite is both savory and sweet. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these crostini are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or casual get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound whole milk ricotta
- Zest of ½ – 1 lemon
- 1 baguette (or focaccia), sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup honey
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Toast for about 7 minutes until golden.
- In a food processor, blend ricotta, lemon zest, and kosher salt until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag if desired.
- Toast walnuts in a pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Assemble crostini by piping whipped ricotta on each slice, topping with walnuts, drizzling honey, and sprinkling flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg