Strawberry Balsamic Crostini
These Strawberry Balsamic Crostini lay on a thin layer of whipped ricotta and are sprinkled with fresh basil, making them a delightfully refreshing bite. The creamy, smooth ricotta pairs so well with the crusty bread, fresh strawberries, and tangy balsamic reduction.
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Servings: 20 crostini
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh strawberries
- 1 baguette
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1-2 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉.
- Cut your strawberries, mix your ricotta with salt and pepper, slice your baguette ½ inch thick, and chop your basil.
- Lay your sliced baguette pieces on your baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle olive oil on top and bake at for 5-10 minutes, until golden brown.
- On top of each slice of baguette, dollop about 1-2tbsp of ricotta cheese, followed by sliced strawberries, then drizzled with balsamic glaze, and lastly topped with basil ribbons.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg