Peach and Ricotta Crostini

Make this light and fresh Peach and Ricotta Crostini for a gathering this summer season. Crisp baguette bread topped with smooth ricotta cheese and ripe peaches. Perfect for patio season.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: easy appetizers, peaches, summer recipes

Servings: 18 slices

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

1 baguette cut into about 18 slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
4 ripe peaches peeled and cut into about 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon honey
1 small bunch of fresh basil roughly torn

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Lay all the bread slices on a baking tray and drizzle over the olive oil. Place in the preheated oven for about 8 - 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the oven.
Transfer the crisp bread slices to a serving platter and top each piece with ricotta cheese and then top with peaches. Drizzle over honey and sprinkle over a little of the torn basil leaves.
Serve immediately for the best freshness.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts

Peach and Ricotta Crostini

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 89 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 158mg7%

Potassium 59mg2%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 196IU4%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 25mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.