Ricotta Pesto Crostini
A quick and easy appetizer, perfect for those last-minute dinner invites.
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PREP TIME: 20 minutes
SERVINGS: 24
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
Ingredients
24 (1⁄2-inch-thick) slices ciabatta baguette
3⁄4 cup whole-milk Ricotta cheese
1⁄4 cup jarred pesto
1 teaspooon kosher salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
Olive oil for coating slices of bread
3 ounces thinly-sliced prosciutto
Fresh basil sprigs optional
Balsamic syrup optional
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Instructions
Place ciabatta slices on baking sheet, brush with olive oil and bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove bread from oven, let cool.
Mix ricotta, pesto, salt and pepper in small mixing bowl until well incorporated. Spread each crostini with ricotta and pesto mixture, approximately one tablespoon per slice. Cut or tear prosciutto into small strips and place on top of cheese spread. Place crostini on serving platter. If desired, garnish with fresh basil sprigs and balsamic syrup.