Sweetheart Strawberry Ricotta Crostini 💖
A delightful and easy-to-make crostini recipe perfect for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion, featuring fresh strawberries, creamy ricotta, and a sweet balsamic glaze.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup fresh strawberries finely chopped
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 5 tbsp ricotta cheese
- 0.5 baguette sliced into 12 thin pieces
Instructions
- Start by slicing your baguette into about 12 pieces, roughly ½ inch thick. Lay them on a baking sheet and toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for just 5 minutes, until they are lightly golden and perfectly crisp.
- While your bread is toasting, finely chop your fresh strawberries until you have ½ cup. If your strawberries are particularly juicy, you can gently blot them with a paper towel to avoid watering down the sauce later.
- In a small saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons of brown sugar. Heat this mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes. It will gently reduce and thicken into a lovely, sweet glaze.
- While the glaze is simmering, grate 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest.
- Carefully pour the warm balsamic glaze into a small bowl with your chopped strawberries and lemon zest. Gently stir everything together until the strawberries are well coated.
- Spread a small dollop of creamy ricotta cheese onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Spoon a generous amount of the delicious balsamic strawberry mixture over the ricotta on each crostini. Serve these beautiful bites immediately for the best taste and texture!
Notes
Nutrition information is per crostini. Serve these beautiful bites immediately for the best taste and texture!
- Calories: 48 kcal
- Total Carbs: 7g
- Net Carbs: 7g
- Fats: 1g
- Protein: 1g
