Fig and Ricotta Crostini

Fig and Ricotta Crostini

This dressy appetizer pairs fresh figs and ricotta cheese with basil and balsamic vinegar for an easy and elegant presentation. Enjoy this Italian-inspired specialty at the peak of summer when all of the ingredients can be found fresh and ripe.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
186 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Place the baguette slices on an ungreased, foil-lined baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake the bread in the preheated oven until the bottoms are brown, about 5 minutes; flip and bake until crisp, 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
Step 4
Spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta on each slice of toasted bread. Place a few ribbons of basil on each, arrange a slice of fig on top, and drizzle the finished crostini with balsamic vinegar.
Fig and Ricotta Crostini

Ingredients

  • 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 12 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 8 black mission figs, cut in quarters
  • 0.25 cup aged balsamic vinegar

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