Whipped Basil Ricotta and Strawberry Crostini

Whipped Basil Ricottan and Strawberry Crostini is a side dish that serves 8. One serving contains 331 calories, 10g of protein, and 15g of fat. For $1.47 per serving, this recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for Mother's Day. Several people made this recipe, and 999 would say it hit the spot. Head to the store and pick up baguette, cream cheese, skim milk ricotta, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Veggie and the Beast Feast. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 69%, which is pretty good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Crostini with Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms + Whipped Ricotta, Honey Chipotle-Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Crostini with Whipped Ricottan and Pesto, and Peach, Ricotta, and Basil Crostini.

Servings: 8

Preparation duration: 15 minutes

Cooking duration: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

Equipment:

Cooking instruction summary:

Place the ricotta and ¾ cup basil in a food processor, and process until smooth. There may be some small pieces of basil left, but the color of the ricotta should be a light green. Add salt and cream cheese, and pulse a few times until the cream cheese is fully incorporated. Taste and add more salt if you'd like.Pour the balsamic into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, until it has reduced by half. Set aside to cool while you get the other ingredients ready (it will thicken slightly in this time)Preheat oven to 350.Slice the baguette into ¼-inch slices. Brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle the top of the bread with salt.Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.Slice or chop the additional ¼ cup fresh basil leaves for garnish.Let the baked bread cool for 5 minutes, then spoon on the basil ricotta, top with strawberries and additional sliced basil, and finish with a drizzle of the balsamic glaze.

 

Step by step:

1. Place the ricotta and ¾ cup basil in a food processor, and process until smooth. There may be some small pieces of basil left, but the color of the ricotta should be a light green.

2. Add salt and cream cheese, and pulse a few times until the cream cheese is fully incorporated. Taste and add more salt if you'd like.

3. Pour the balsamic into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, until it has reduced by half. Set aside to cool while you get the other ingredients ready (it will thicken slightly in this time)Preheat oven to 350.Slice the baguette into ¼-inch slices.

4. Brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle the top of the bread with salt.

5. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.Slice or chop the additional ¼ cup fresh basil leaves for garnish.

6. Let the baked bread cool for 5 minutes, then spoon on the basil ricotta, top with strawberries and additional sliced basil, and finish with a drizzle of the balsamic glaze.

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