How to Make Avocado Ricotta Crostini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Avocado Ricotta Crostini is a delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the creamy texture of ripe avocado with the smoothness of ricotta cheese, all piled onto crispy crostini. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Whether you are planning a casual get-together with friends or hosting a formal dinner party, these Avocado Ricotta Crostini are a great way to start off the meal. They are not only impre...

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Ingredients

  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 2 drizzles olive oil, or to taste
  • 1 large ripe Hass avocado
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese, or more to taste
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh basil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced, or to taste
  • 5 radishes, sliced, or to taste
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon snipped fresh chives

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 appetizer-sized portions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat. Add baguette slices in a single layer and drizzle olive oil on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crunchy, about 25 minutes. Let crostini cool completely.
  • Halve and pit avocado. Scoop flesh out into a bowl and add ricotta cheese. Mash together using a potato masher until as smooth or chunky as you like. Add lemon juice, basil, salt, and cayenne; mix together, taste, and add more salt if needed. Spread mixture over the cooled crostini.
  • Garnish crostini with tomatoes and radishes. Add a few drops of olive oil; sprinkle sea salt and chives on top.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 302mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 264mg