Description
A delightful bruschetta topped with creamy ricotta and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Brush each slice with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese on each slice.
- Drizzle honey over the ricotta.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider toasting the bread on a grill.
- Experiment with different honeys, like lavender or orange blossom.
- Try adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: bruschetta, ricotta, honey, appetizer