Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil

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

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

  1. Slice the baguette on an angle to cut about 1/2 inch slices

  2. Drizzle both sides with olive oil

  3. Place on a grill and grill both sides until both sides have slight grill marks

  4. Allow to cool

  5. Scoop some ricotta onto each slice

  6. Top with a small piece of the prosciutto

  7. Then top that with a slice of the peach

  8. Drizzle with honey

  9. Sprinkle with chopped basil

  10. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice; optional