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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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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.