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    Published: Jun 29, 2022 · Modified: Sep 27, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Whipped Ricotta Crostini

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    These whipped ricotta crostini are a fun and very cute appetizer that everyone will love! Super simple to make, they are full of flavour and perfect for entertaining.

    Try my cottage cheese on toast for another fun fresh cheese recipe!

    whipped ricotta crostini with various toppings on a round wooden board.

    These fun little crostini with ricotta combine creamy fresh cheese with honey, lots of herbs and a little apple cider vinegar for a bit of a tang. These couldn't be more simple to make, and will definitely impress guests when entertaining!

    For some holiday appetizers, my pesto Brussels sprouts and herbed ricotta balls are so good too!

    This recipe was inspired by my whipped ricotta dip with honey and herbs. While you can enjoy the dip with crudites and crackers, having a version of that dip to spread on crostini is a touch more elegant as a vegetarian appetizer (or a snack if you're feeling fancy!).

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🥖 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🥒 Suggested toppings
    • 🍽 More fun appetizers
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    The perfect balance of creamy and sweet. We add honey and a little apple juice to the fresh cheese, which makes it so delightfully rich. Herbs add that fragrant touch to complement it.

    Cute and fun. Appetizers need to have a touch of fun in my opinion, and these ricotta crostini can be topped with herbs, vegetables or fruit of your choice for a cute finger food idea.

    Super simple to make. With just a little cook time, and a bit of a blend in the food processor, these crostini come together very quickly.

    🥖 Ingredients

    all the ingredients for whipped ricotta crostini.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    A few pointers on some of them:

    • Ricotta - I suggest buying plain rather than a pre-flavoured version, and of course, as fresh as possible.
    • Honey - the runny liquid honey rather than set honey.
    • Herbs - I suggest rosemary and thyme, but basil, coriander and parsley are all good too!
    • Apple juice - this may seem a little odd, but it gives a nice hint of sweetness.
    • Apple cider vinegar - optional, but does add a tang to balance out the creamy cheese.
    • Olive oil - I suggest using extra virgin olive oil for a better depth of flavour.

    📖 Swaps and variations

    Swap baguette for rice cakes. Ok, so it means they aren't crostini as such, but I know some of my readers aren't able to tolerate bread. You can still enjoy the whipped ricotta on rice cakes with other fun toppings!

    Swap apple cider vinegar for lemon juice. If it is suitable for you (perhaps not my low histamine readers), then you can use lemon juice in place of the vinegar. Alternatively, leave out both altogether.

    Choose fresh herbs of your choice. I like rosemary and thyme as I think they work so well with the honey, but choose those you like best!

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    With very little 'hands on' time, these whipped ricotta crostini come together very easily! Just a few steps:

    sliced baguette and a knife on a wooden chopping board.
    baguette slices being brushed with olive oil with a pastry brush.

    Step 1

    Slice your baguette into pieces approximately ½ inch thick, on a slight diagonal if you like (image 1).

    Step 2

    Place the baguette slices on a lined baking tray and then brush each slice, both sides, with a little olive oil (image 2).

    Recipe tip: using a pastry brush works great to brush the baguette in olive oil!

    whipped ricotta and herbs in a food processor.
    baguette being spread with whipped ricotta with a small spoon.

    Step 3

    Combine the ricotta, honey, olive oil, herbs, apple juice, apple cider vinegar (if using) salt and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until it has a 'whipped' consistency (image 3).

    Step 4

    Allow the baguette slices to cool, then spoon on the whipped ricotta and add any toppings you fancy (image 4)!

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    Slice the baguette fairly finely. I suggest about ½ inch thick, so they are more a delicate toast rather than a big sandwich!

    Dice the herbs before blending. Perhaps it is my older food processor, but it has a hard time dicing more woody herbs such as rosemary so it is better to dice before adding.

    Get creative with toppings! Have fun deciding which to choose, or perhaps the kids would like to help as well!

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can I whip the ricotta topping by hand?

    Yes, if you don't have a blender you can whisk by hand. Just be sure to mince the garlic and dice the herbs quite finely as they won't be 'chopped' as they would in a blender.

    Can I use gluten free bread?

    Of course! As an alternative you can use the whipped ricotta to top rice cakes or oat cakes too.

    Which herbs work well?

    Rosemary, thyme, cilantro and parsley are all tasty!

    🥒 Suggested toppings

    Most fruits, vegetables and herbs would work well as toppings for these whipped ricotta crostini, including radish and cucumber, as in the pictures. Fresh fruit such as sliced blueberries would also be delicious!

    close up of a whipped ricotta crostini topped with radishes on a wooden board.

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    📖 Recipe

    whipped ricotta crostini with various toppings on a round wooden board.

    Whipped Ricotta Crostini

    Claire
    These whipped ricotta crostini are a fun appetizer, and perfect for entertaining. Very easy to make, and a flavourful vegetarian recipe. The recipe makes approximately 15 crostini, but will vary slightly depending upon the size of the baguette.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Party food, Snack
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 15 servings
    Calories 35 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food processor
    • Sharp knife
    • Pastry brush

    Ingredients
      

    For the baguette slices

    • 1 half-sized French baguette sliced into ½ inch slices
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    For the whipped ricotta topping

    • ¾ cup ricotta
    • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon fresh herbs (I suggest using rosemary and thyme)
    • 1 tablespoon apple juice
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional, or lemon juice if suitable
    • ½ garlic clove
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the grill to 180C / 360F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Slice the baguette into thin slices (about ½ inch thick).
    • Place the baguette slices on the baking tray and brush with olive oil each side. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway if you can.
    • Add the ricotta, honey, herbs, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt and black pepper to a food processor and blend until it becomes 'whipped' in texture. Takes around a minute.
    • Once cooled, spoon the whipped ricotta onto the baguette slices and top with fruits, vegetables or herbs of your choice. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Slice the bread to around ½ inch thick so it is a small serving suitable as an appetizer.
    • Using a pastry brush works well to brush the baguette with olive oil.
    • I suggest dicing the herbs a little before adding to the food processing to ease the blending process.
    • If bread doesn't work for you, then rice cakes is an alternative!
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • bread, for which wheat scores 1. Bread is debated in terms of histamine, particularly given other ingredients present.
    • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1.
    • garlic, which scores 1.
    • black pepper, which scores 2.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.1mg
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