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Whipped Ricotta Crostini

Whipped Ricotta Crostini

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 15 pieces, give or take

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Toaster or Oven

Ingredients
  

  • baguette, sliced into 15-20 pieces
  • 8 oz ricotta (dairy free, if needed)
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Garnishes (Optional)

  • lemon zest
  • cherry tomatoes, halved
  • basil
  • chamomile flowers
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Toast baguette according to the instructions or until golden.
  • While it toasts, combine ricotta, lemon juice, garlic clove, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Spread the whipped ricotta onto the crostini or add the whipped ricotta to an icing bag to pipe it onto the crostini in a zigzag motion (as shown in the photos).
  • Top with tomatoes, lemon zest, basil, chamomile flowers, salt and pepper!

Notes

These are best when enjoyed fresh! If you'd like, you can prepare the ricotta in advance and pipe or spread it onto the crostini right before serving.