Whipped Ricotta Toast Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy whipped ricotta on crusty bread topped with sweet, tangy roasted tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Fresh basil (optional)
- 4 slices of bread (baguette or ciabatta)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Combine the ricotta cheese with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whip until creamy and smooth.
- Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
- Spread the whipped ricotta on each slice of toasted bread.
- Top with roasted tomatoes and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use the freshest ricotta and ripest tomatoes for best flavor. Chill the ricotta slightly for a refreshing bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg