Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
I am a sucker for crostini! I mean, who doesn't love bread and cheese together!? It is a perfect blank canvas to add anything and everything you like. I think I got everything I possibly could in this one; crunchy bread, creamy ricotta, salty prosciutto, fruity peaches, herbaceous basil, sweet honey, and a kiss of tart lemon juice (optional for us lemon lovers). All that in just a few bites!
Crostini are really easy appetizers to have around when entertaining. You don't have to worry about them being warm, and you can make a bunch of different kinds. For this one specifically, you could do some without the meat for vegetarians. These can also be made under the broiler in the oven, but I really love grilling the bread. There is something magical that happens when you grill bread.
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil
Author:
Maria Provenzano
Ingredients
1 large baguette
2-3 peaches, depending in their size; sliced thinly
about 1/2 cup ricotta, depending on how large your bread is
4oz prosciutto
honey for drizzling
chopped fresh basil for topping
lemon; optional to squeeze over top of the crostini
Instructions
Slice the baguette on an angle to cut about 1/2 inch slices
Drizzle both sides with olive oil
Place on a grill and grill both sides until both sides have slight grill marks
Allow to cool
Scoop some ricotta onto each slice
Top with a small piece of the prosciutto
Then top that with a slice of the peach
Drizzle with honey
Sprinkle with chopped basil
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice; optional