Description
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy ricotta paired with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes atop crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 slices of baguette or crostini
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette and place the slices on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread ricotta cheese on each toasted slice of bread.
- Top with roasted tomatoes.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For best results, keep an eye on the bread while it bakes to avoid burning. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg