Description
🍑 Enjoy a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors with every bite of these peach and honey crostini, perfect for any elegant occasion.
🥖 Impress your guests effortlessly with these simple yet gourmet treats, combining creamy ricotta, fresh peaches, and crispy pancetta.
Ingredients
16 baguette slices (or 10–15 slices based on size preference)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (or substitute with prosciutto or other cured meats)
1 cup whole milk ricotta
1–1/2 tablespoons honey (consider hot honey for a kick)
1–3 large peaches, thinly sliced
1/4 cup balsamic glaze (or make your own by simmering balsamic vinegar until reduced)
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil (alternatives include cilantro or mint)
Fresh cracked pepper (optional)
Flaky salt (optional for added texture)
Instructions
1. Prepare Bread: Lightly brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil. Grill them for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy, or bake at 450°F for 5-8 minutes. Let cool to prevent sogginess.
2. Cook Pancetta: Cook pancetta over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to cool.
3. Prepare Ricotta Mixture: Whisk together ricotta, honey, and fresh cracked pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Optionally, whip ricotta for extra fluffiness.
4. Assemble Crostini: Spread about 1 tablespoon of ricotta mixture onto each baguette slice. Top with sliced peaches, pancetta or prosciutto, and a basil leaf.
5. Finish and Serve: Drizzle each crostini with balsamic glaze and hot honey, then sprinkle with flaky salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
🧀 Prepare the ricotta mixture up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate for convenience.
🥯 Grill or bake the bread up to 6 hours in advance to save time during assembly.
🍑 Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture; you can also switch to other fruits like strawberries or plums if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: n/a
- Sugar: n/a
- Sodium: n/a
- Fat: n/a
- Saturated Fat: n/a
- Unsaturated Fat: n/a
- Trans Fat: n/a
- Carbohydrates: n/a
- Fiber: n/a
- Protein: n/a
- Cholesterol: n/a