5.0 from 3 votes
Caramelized Fig and Ricotta Crostini
Ricotta and fresh figs caramelized in honey are perfect together on this summer crostini!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 14 crostini
Calories: 87 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a baguette, cut into 14 slices
- 4 fresh figs, sliced into fourths lengthwise
- 8 ounces part skim ricotta cheese
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon honey, plus more for drizzling on top
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and honey together.
- Place the sliced figs in with the honey butter mixture and cook them for 1-2 minutes per side or until they start to caramelize.
- While the figs are caramelizing toast the baguette slices in the oven under the broiler or on the grill until golden brown.
- Spread some of the ricotta onto each baguette slice then top with a caramelized fig slice, chopped pistachios, and a drizzle of honey.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
108mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14crostini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.