Strawberry Balsamic Crostini with Whipped Ricotta

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    20 crostini

  • Calories

    142 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Strawberry Balsamic Crostini with Whipped Ricotta

Sweet and savory Strawberry Balsamic Crostini with Whipped Ricotta is the perfect summer crostini to serve as an appetizer or small bite at your next brunch or party!

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Ingredients

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Balsamic Strawberries

  • 1 pound strawberry hulled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar good quality
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Whipped Ricotta

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese part skim or whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons milk half and half or cream, low fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt kosher salt; freshly ground; to taste
  • black pepper kosher salt; freshly ground; to taste

Other Ingredients

  • 1 baguette sliced and toasted until golden brown
  • 1 tablespoon basil leaves fresh, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl gently stir together all of the ingredients for the balsamic strawberries then set aside and let them macerate while you prepare everything else.
  2. In a blender or food processor add the ingredients for the whipped ricotta and process until smooth and light.
  3. Broil the slices of baguette until golden brown then spread on some of the ricotta and top with the balsamic strawberries and a few pieces of sliced basil.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2g Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20crostini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2g
Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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