Description
A simple yet elegant appetizer featuring creamy ricotta on crispy toasted bread, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette or crusty bread
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh herbs (like basil or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Slice the baguette into thin rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and toast the bread slices for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Spread the whipped ricotta mixture onto each toasted bread slice.
- Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For an even creamier texture, use whole milk ricotta. You can enhance flavors by adding garlic, lemon zest, or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg