Honey Crostini
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my absolute favorite recipes to throw together when I want something that feels fancy but takes almost no time at all. Crispy baguette slices topped with creamy ricotta, fresh figs, and a drizzle of golden honey create the perfect balance of sweet and savory in just 25 minutes total. What I love most is how simple and affordable it is, plus ricotta is packed with protein and calcium to keep you satisfied. The beauty of this dish is that you likely have most ingredients already at home, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a quick appetizer that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 1baguette(sliced diagonally into 12 pieces)
- 30 mlolive oil
- 200 gricotta cheese
- 80 mlhoney
- 8fresh figs(quartered)
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme(finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 1lemon zest(from 1 lemon)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking tray and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
Tip: Cutting the baguette on a slight diagonal gives you larger surface area for topping and looks more elegant.
- 2
Toast the bread slices in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes until they are golden and crispy, turning them halfway through cooking.
Tip: Watch them carefully as every oven toasts differently. They should be crunchy but not burned.
- 3
Remove the crostini from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two on the tray.
- 4
While the bread toasts, combine the ricotta cheese with half the lemon zest, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl, stirring gently to combine.
Tip: Don't overmix the ricotta or it will become grainy. Just fold everything together gently.
- 5
Spread about 15 grams of the seasoned ricotta onto each toasted crostini, using the back of a spoon to create a small mound.
Tip: Leave a small border around the edges so the crostini remains structurally sound when you pick it up.
- 6
Arrange two fig quarters on top of each crostini, pressing them gently into the ricotta.
- 7
Drizzle the honey generously over all the crostini, then sprinkle with the fresh thyme and remaining lemon zest.
Tip: Warm honey is easier to drizzle than cold honey, so you might briefly warm it in the microwave if needed.
- 8
Serve immediately while the crostini are still warm and crispy.
Tip: These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the ricotta mixture and toast the bread ahead of time.
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