FIG AND RICOTTA CROSTINI

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For this appetizer, toasted rounds of baguette are topped with delicious, fresh summer ingredients.

Provided by Rachel Wolkofsky Pollack

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
12 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
8 black mission figs, cut in quarters
¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place the baguette slices on an ungreased, foil-lined baking sheet.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 291.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Mel Inda
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Mahfidi Hasan
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I'm going to try this recipe tonight. It looks delicious!


Bald Wonyoung
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These were really good! I would definitely make them again.


Umar Gujjàr
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I found these to be a bit bland. I think they would be better with some additional seasoning.


Devon Rashall
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my guests loved them.


Jasplays roblox
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I really enjoyed these crostini. The ricotta cheese balances out the sweetness of the figs perfectly.


Dennis Mcgowan Harrell
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These were so easy to make and they were so good!


JayvenDerg
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I made these for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Iesha Saulter
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These were delicious! I used fresh figs from my tree and they were perfect.


Valencia Armstrong
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I've made these crostini several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Kurd Roob
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These were so good! I made them for a party and they were a hit. The combination of the sweet figs and the salty ricotta is amazing.