This delightful appetizer combines creamy ricotta, sweet peaches, and crispy pancetta for a perfect blend of flavors and textures. These crostini are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
📋 Ingredients:
- 🥖 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 🧈 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🧀 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 🍯 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- 🍑 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- 🥓 4-6 slices pancetta
- 🌿 Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
📝 Directions:
- Prepare the Crostini:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Crisp the Pancetta:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta slices until they are crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Once cooled, crumble into pieces.
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix until smooth and well combined. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Assemble the Crostini:
- Spread a generous layer of the honey ricotta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with 2-3 slices of peach.
- Sprinkle the crumbled pancetta over the peaches.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish each crostini with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle a little extra honey over the top for added sweetness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 crostini
Calories: 150 kcal per crostini
💡 Notes:
- For added flavor, you can use a flavored honey, such as lavender or orange blossom.
- These crostini are best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared ahead of time. Simply assemble just before serving to keep the bread from becoming soggy.
- You can also grill the peaches for a slightly smoky flavor.