Creamy Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Fig Honey and Walnuts
A quick and elegant appetizer featuring airy whipped ricotta spread over toasted baguette slices, drizzled with fresh fig honey and topped with toasted walnuts for a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and crunchy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini (about 6 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (8 oz / 250g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz / 30ml) heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1 small baguette or Italian bread loaf, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons (1.5 fl oz / 45ml) fresh fig honey
- 1/3 cup (1.4 oz / 40g) walnuts, roughly chopped
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds and arrange on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and crisp.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Whip with an electric mixer or whisk on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light, airy, and smooth with soft peaks.
- Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Spread a generous spoonful of whipped ricotta on each toasted bread slice. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of fresh fig honey over the ricotta.
- Sprinkle toasted walnuts evenly on top, add a few cracks of fresh black pepper, and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of crunchy bread and creamy ricotta. If preparing ahead, toast bread and store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days; whip ricotta and assemble just before serving.
Notes
Use whole milk ricotta for best creaminess. If ricotta is watery, drain in cheesecloth for 30 minutes before whipping. Toast walnuts just before serving for best crunch. Whip ricotta until light and fluffy but not grainy. Fresh fig honey adds unique fruity depth; wildflower honey can be used as a substitute. Serve crostini immediately to keep bread crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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