Description
This tomato crostini with pesto and ricotta recipe is a delightful and easy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Combining juicy tomatoes, flavorful pesto, and creamy ricotta on toasted baguette slices, these crostini are sure to impress your guests. Ideal for parties, gatherings, or a quick snack.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150 g ricotta cheese
- 100 g pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Spread a layer of ricotta cheese on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with a spoonful of pesto.
- Place halved cherry tomatoes on top of the pesto.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can rub a garlic clove on the toasted baguette slices before adding the toppings.
- Use homemade or store-bought pesto according to your preference.
- Serve immediately to ensure the baguette remains crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasted
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg