Description
Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with creamy whipped ricotta, warm roasted cherry tomatoes, and a luxurious drizzle of honey and balsamic glaze. A perfect, elegant appetizer!
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Fresh basil, for garnish
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then roast for 20 minutes until bursting and caramelized.
3. Toast the baguette slices until lightly golden and crisp.
4. Whip the ricotta cheese in a food processor or with a hand mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
5. Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta over each toasted baguette slice.
6. Top with the warm roasted tomatoes.
7. Drizzle with honey and balsamic glaze, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, lightly rub the warm toasted baguette slices with a clove of raw garlic before spreading the ricotta.
Use whole milk full-fat ricotta for the absolute creamiest texture.
Serve immediately while the roasted tomatoes are still warm and the toast is crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean