I recently had the pleasure of trying this delicious combination at a cocktail party. I have to admit that when I first heard the description for this hors d'oeuvre, I wasn't sure if I would be a fan. Well, it only took one bite and I was hooked! I found out that this particular recipe came from none other than Martha Stewart. While I LOVED her version, I wanted to create a slightly healthier version with some additional flavor complexity. This recipe is easy to make, tastes delicious and now even somewhat healthy!
Ingredients
- 1 15oz Container of Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Whole Grain Baguette
- Zest of 1 1/2 Large Lemons
- 2 Tbs Fresh Thyme Leaves
- Grapeseed Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Cracked Pepper
- Honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit
- Slice baguette into 1/4in thick slices on the diagonal
- Assemble on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
- Brush the tops of the baguette slices with grape seed oil
- Sprinkle bread slices with kosher salt
- Toast in the oven until golden brown (approx. 15-20 minutes)
- Meanwhile, in a bowl combine Ricotta Cheese and Lemon Zest
- Once baguette slices have toasted and cooled for approximately 5-10min, spread an even layer of ricotta mixture on the top of each slice
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and fresh cracked pepper
- Finish each crostini with a drizzle of honey
