Balsamic-Ricotta Crostini
Appetizers
This appetizer highlights contrast to wake up the senses. Creamy ricotta with crispy brussel sprout leaves and sweet balsamic glaze. The combination of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors is a great starter.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and arrange on baking sheet.
Toast bread for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly.
Halve the brussels lengthwise, toss very lightly in olive oil, and roast for 10-15 minutes until the leaves start to burn around the edges
While the Brussels roast, zest the lemon to get about 2 teaspoons of zest.
Combine the lemon zest, juice of half of the lemon, and Ricotta in a bowl and combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon a dollop of the ricotta mixture onto each crostini, then top with 2-3 crispy Brussels sprout leaves. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the plate of crostini
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