peach, prosciutto and ricotta crostini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
24 crostini
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Calories
81 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
peach, prosciutto and ricotta crostini
Description
The ricotta is blended with fresh basil and lightly sweetened with lemon juice and salt to create a smooth, fragrant spread that chills to thicken. Thin baguette slices are toasted until crisp on both sides, either under a broiler, on a grill, or stovetop pan, forming a crunchy base. Each slice is layered with the basil ricotta, then topped with pleated prosciutto slices arranged for volume and thinly sliced peaches adding sweetness and freshness.
The crostini feature a combination of creamy ricotta, salty prosciutto, and succulent peach slices complemented by the brightness of lemon and herbal notes from basil. Drizzling pomegranate molasses adds a tangy sweetness tying the ingredients together, while cracked black pepper offers a subtle bite. These crostini are best served promptly to keep the bread crisp and flavors vibrant.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese whole milk
- .75 ounce basil fresh
- salt coarse salt; fresh cracked black pepper
- black pepper coarse salt; fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice or to taste
- 1 Baguette Bread style loaf
- 6 ounces prosciutto slices
- 3-4 peach firm ripe, thinly sliced, do not peel
- pomegranate molasses for drizzling
Instructions
- Whip up your ricotta with the basil in a small food processor until the basil is well incorporated and the cheese is a pale green. Add salt and lemon juice to taste. Note: I like to do this ahead so the cheese has a chance to chill. It will thicken as it chills.
- Thinly slice your bread on a slight angle to 1/3-1/2 inch.
- Toast the bread on both sides. I do this under a low broiler, but you can do it on a grill, or in a pan on the stove. Just pay attention so it doesn't burn.
- Assemble your crostini. First lay down a layer of the ricotta. Top with about half a slice of prosciutto. I like to fold and lightly twist the meat so it has volume and a pleasing shape on the toast. Finish with 2 slices of peach.
- Garnish each crostini with some small basil leaves and a sprinkling of fresh cracked black pepper. Just before serving you can drizzle with the pomegranate molasses. Serve asap!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24crostini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 153IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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