Fig and Ricotta Crostini

9 Reviews

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 35 min

“For this appetizer, toasted rounds of baguette are topped with delicious, fresh summer ingredients.” - by penny p.

Ingredients

1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
12 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
8 black mission figs, cut in quarters
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar

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Original recipe yields 24 crostini

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place the baguette slices on an ungreased, foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven until the bottoms are brown, about 5 minutes; flip and bake until crisp, 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
Spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta on each slice of toasted bread. Place a few ribbons of basil on each, arrange a slice of fig on top, and drizzle the finished crostini with balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
186 cal
9%

Fat
3.6 g
6%

Carbs
30.4 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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foodelicious

Sep. 21, 2007

"Wow! Talk about an easy but impressive appetizer. This blew everyone away...." See more"

Catsy

Sep. 13, 2007

"I recommend this to everyone. I just had a cocktail party for 45 people and everyone loved these. The basil leaf sliver added the perfect taste to this...." See more"

the Tower Chef

Jul. 20, 2009

"I agree with some others - this is rather bland. Maybe some cinnamon mixed into the ricotta would liven it up?? Any other suggestions welcome as I would like to see this idea work...." See more"

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