Whipped Ricotta Crostini Recipe (the BEST appetizer!)

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories and still creamy.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup is often less expensive and provides a similar sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for drizzling.

Slice the baguette into half-inch slices.

Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Brush each slice lightly with olive oil.

Season the slices with salt and pepper.

Flip the slices over and repeat the olive oil and seasoning process on the other side.

Bake the crostini in a 375-degree oven until lightly golden and crisp on the bottom.

Flip the crostini over carefully and return to the oven for about five minutes until crispy on both sides.

While the crostini are still hot, rub each slice with the cut half of a garlic clove.

Let the crostini cool.

In a bowl, add the ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and 2 teaspoons of whole milk.

Season the ricotta with salt and pepper.

Use a rubber spatula to stir the ricotta, pressing it against the sides of the bowl until light and creamy.

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