Description
An elegant appetizer featuring creamy whipped ricotta on toasted baguette slices, topped with sweet roasted grapes and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey, plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Toss grapes with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and thyme. Spread on a separate baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until grapes are soft and slightly burst.
- In a food processor, combine ricotta, lemon zest, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Spread whipped ricotta onto each toasted baguette slice. Top with roasted grapes and a drizzle of honey. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.