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Ricotta and Pear Crostini with Salty Pumpkin Seed Pistachio Crunch
Gorgeous ricotta and pear crostini with savory prosciutto, fresh arugula and a salty pumpkin seed pistachio crunch mixture. This easy appetizer is the perfect mix of sweet, savory, creamy and crunchy and is guaranteed to impress guests! Top with honey and a sprinkle of sea salt for the ultimate flavor combo.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 22 servings
Calories: 77 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 french baguette, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 8 ounces whole milk ricotta
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Zest from 1 lemon
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 ripe red or green pears, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces prosciutto, cut into 18-20 pieces and rolled
- 1 cup arugula
- For the nut crunch mixture:
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios
- ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
- sea salt
- honey, for drizzling
- Sea salt for sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place baguette slices on top of a large baking sheet and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil. If you can’t fit them all, you’ll need to use two baking sheets. Bake for 7-10 minutes until crostini is somewhat toasted along the edges.
- Make your nut crunch mixture: place pistachios and pumpkin seeds in a skillet over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they turn slightly golden brown and fragrant, then turn off heat and immediately add in maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. Stir for 30 more seconds to coat, then transfer to a plate or piece of parchment paper to cool for a few minutes. Some of the nuts will slightly stick together but this is what we want for the ‘nut crunch’. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl mix together the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt and pepper. Add about a tablespoon of ricotta mixture on top, then top with prosciutto, a sliced pear and a little bit of the nut crunch mixture. Drizzle with a tiny bit of honey and add a few leaves of arugula on top. Sprinkle with freshly ground salt and pepper. Makes approximately 18-22 crostini.
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Notes
- See the full post for tips, tricks & ways to customize your crostini!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1crostini
Calories
77cal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9.7g
(3%)
Protein
3.1g
(6%)
Fat
3.1g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1.2g
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1crostini | |
Calories | 77cal | 4% |
Carbohydrates | 9.7g | 3% |
Protein | 3.1g | 6% |
Fat | 3.1g | 5% |
Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.