Cherry Pistachio Ricotta Crostini
Crisp toasts, cherries, sweetened ricotta and pitachios are layered to make these fabulous elegant party appetizers!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounce whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- pinch of salt
- pinch of cayenne
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 loaf french bread cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 24 slices)
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spread both sides of bread slices with a very thin coat of butter. Place slices on a sheet pan and bake in preheated oven for 12 - 15 minutes until edges are crisp. Set aside to cool.
- While the bread slices are baking, add cherries, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar to a medium bowl. Stir and set aside to macerate.
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the ricotta cheese, cream, salt and cayenne. Pulse until ricotta is smooth.
- Spread cooled bread with cheese mixture, dividing equally among the slices.
- Top the cheese with a spoonful of cherries, dividing equally among the slices. Sprinkle with pistachios.
- Transfer to a serving tray and enjoy!
Equipment Used
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Pistachio Ricotta Crostini
Amount per Serving
Calories
92
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
9
mg
3
%
Sodium
94
mg
4
%
Potassium
63
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
100
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
31
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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