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Perfect Honey Ricotta Crostini Recipe with Fresh Figs and Prosciutto Made Easy

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring creamy ricotta, fresh figs, salty prosciutto, and a drizzle of honey on toasted rustic bread. Perfect for last-minute entertaining or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • Rustic baguette or country loaf, sliced about ½ inch thick
  • 1 cup (240 grams) whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • Fresh figs, ripe, small to medium-sized, sliced thin
  • 1–2 thin slices prosciutto per crostini
  • Raw wildflower honey, for drizzling
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing bread
  • Fresh thyme or basil (optional), for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick slices. Place on a baking sheet and brush lightly with extra virgin olive oil on both sides.
  3. Toast the bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crisp.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally, add a teaspoon of honey into the ricotta for a sweeter spread.
  5. Slice each fig into thin wedges about 1/8 inch thick.
  6. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture evenly on each toast slice.
  7. Arrange 3-4 fig slices on top of each ricotta-spread crostini.
  8. Tear 1-2 thin slices of prosciutto into rustic pieces and drape over the figs.
  9. Drizzle each crostini with about 1 teaspoon of honey and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves or small basil chiffonade if using.
  10. Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and flavors are fresh.

Notes

Use day-old baguette or country loaf for best toasting results. Whisk ricotta until smooth for easy spreading. Assemble crostini just before serving to keep bread crisp. For gluten-free, use almond flour crackers. For vegan, substitute ricotta with cashew cream and prosciutto with grilled vegetables or mushrooms. Grilling bread adds smoky flavor. Avoid microwaving bread to keep crispness.

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