Description
Indulge in the perfect summer appetizer with our Honey Ricotta Peach Crostini with Crispy Pancetta. This delightful dish features creamy ricotta mixed with sweet honey, topped with juicy peaches and crispy pancetta, all served on perfectly toasted baguette slices. Ideal for gatherings, picnics, or a cozy night in, these crostinis combine sweet and savory flavors that will leave your guests clamoring for more. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can impress anyone with this elegant yet simple treat. Serve them fresh for the best presentation and taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 baguette slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 large peaches (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil
Instructions
- Lightly brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and set aside.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Grill the bread for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a platter.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta for 3-4 minutes until crispy; transfer to paper towels to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta and honey until smooth, then spread onto each baguette slice.
- Top each slice with peach slices and crispy pancetta.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostinis
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider topping with sliced almonds or microgreens. Substitute peaches with seasonal fruits like nectarines or berries for a different twist.