Crostini with Whipped Ricotta, Figs, and Honey

SIZE

For 4-6

PREPARATION

10 min

DIFFICULTY

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  Level 1

Ingredients

1/4tsp	ground black pepper

3/4 cup	whole milk ricotta cheese

1 tsp	lemon zest

2 Tbsps	chopped basil

1 Tbsp	extra virgin olive oil, plus more for crostini

1	baguette, sliced

1 8 oz. carton	figs, quartered

	honey, to garnish

	flaky sea salt, to garnish

Process

1

Set oven to broil with a rack in the top position. Place the sliced baguette on a sheet tray, drizzle each slice with extra virgin olive oil, and broil for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

2

Meanwhile, add the ricotta, lemon zest, basil, oil, and black pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until fully combined.

3

Slather about a tablespoon of ricotta mixture on each crostini and place on a serving platter. Top each crostini with 3-4 fig quarters, drizzle the entire platter with honey, and garnish each crostini with flaky sea salt.