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Fig and Ricotta Crostini
Prep
25 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite quick appetizers to make when friends drop by, and honestly, it's so simple you'll wonder why you haven't been making it all along. Toasted baguette slices topped with creamy ricotta, sweet figs, and fresh basil come together in just thirty five minutes total, making it perfect for unexpected guests. The ricotta is packed with protein and calcium, so you're serving something that tastes indulgent but actually nourishes your body. What I love most is how few ingredients you need and how elegantly they come together, creating something that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when really it's just a matter of assembly.
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Ingredients
- 11 french baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 11 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1212 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
- 88 black mission figs, cut in quarters
- ¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Place the baguette slices on an ungreased, foil-lined baking sheet.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
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