Name: Ricotta Crostini with Figs & Prosciutto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 French baguette or ciabatta, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons honey; 6 fresh figs, sliced (or 1 cup dried figs, chopped); 6 slices prosciutto, torn into smaller pieces; Fresh thyme or basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Description

These Ricotta Crostini with Figs & Prosciutto are a delicious, savory-sweet appetizer perfect for any occasion. The creamy ricotta, sweet figs, and savory prosciutto on crispy toast make for an irresistible bite!

Ingredients

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For the Crostini:

1 French baguette or ciabatta, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping:

1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey
6 fresh figs, sliced (or 1 cup dried figs, chopped)
6 slices prosciutto, torn into smaller pieces
Fresh thyme or basil leaves for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Crostini:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange the baguette or ciabatta slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Prepare the Ricotta Topping:
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with honey. Stir until smooth and well-mixed. You can add more honey to taste depending on how sweet you prefer the ricotta.
Assemble the Crostini:
Once the crostini are toasted and cooled slightly, spread a generous amount of ricotta mixture onto each slice.
Top with Figs and Prosciutto:
Arrange the fig slices on top of the ricotta. If using dried figs, chop them into small pieces and sprinkle them over the ricotta.
Tear the prosciutto into smaller pieces and place on top of the figs.
1. Garnish and Serve:
  Garnish the crostini with fresh thyme or basil leaves for an added flavor and a pop of color. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

If fresh figs are out of season, you can substitute with dried figs, which work wonderfully as well.
To make the crostini even more indulgent, drizzle a little extra honey or balsamic glaze over the finished crostini before serving.
These can be served as a light appetizer, party finger food, or even as a brunch dish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 crostini
Calories: 180
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 250 mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg