Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Sticky Balsamic Lemon Pearls - Elegant Appetizer

Elegant whipped ricotta crostini topped with cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, and Sticky Balsamic Lemon Pearls on a marble serving board

Ingredients:

  • 1 baguette, sliced into 20 rounds (300g/10.5oz)
  • 250g fresh ricotta cheese (9oz)
  • 2 tbsp honey (30ml/2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (5g/1 tsp)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (40g/1.4oz)
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (10g/0.35oz)
  • 12-15 cherry tomatoes, halved (150g/5oz)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml/2 tbsp)
  • Sea salt and cracked pepper
  • 3-4 tbsp Sticky Balsamic Lemon Pearls (45-60ml/3-4 tbsp)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
  2. Brush baguette slices with olive oil, toast 8-10 minutes until golden.
  3. Whip ricotta with honey and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  4. Spread ricotta mixture on each crostini.
  5. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.
  6. Finish with a generous spoonful of Sticky Balsamic Lemon Pearls on each crostini.
  7. Garnish with fresh chives and a crack of pepper.

Serving Notes:

The Sticky Balsamic Lemon Pearls provide incredible bursts of citrusy tang that perfectly complement the creamy ricotta and sweet tomatoes. Each bite delivers that signature molecular gastronomy experience your customers love!
Makes: 20 appetizers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
This is perfect for entertaining - the Sticky Balsamic Lemon Pearls make each crostini look so sophisticated and the flavor combination is absolutely divine!

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