Description
Crisp Italian crostini with prosciutto unveils a symphony of flavors dancing on rustic bread. Balsamic glaze and delicate herbs elevate this elegant appetizer, promising a sensory journey through classic Mediterranean cuisine you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 French baguette, thinly sliced
- 12 thin slices of prosciutto
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Accompaniments:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- Fresh arugula leaves
Seasonings and Finishing:
- Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F with rack positioned in center, laying parchment paper on baking sheet for crisp bread preparation.
- Cut baguette into thin, diagonal slices ensuring uniform thickness for consistent toasting.
- Lightly brush each bread slice with olive oil, coating evenly to achieve golden, crispy texture.
- Bake crostini for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden brown and surfaces become delicately crunchy.
- Allow toasted bread to cool for 2-3 minutes, creating stable base for toppings.
- Spread creamy ricotta cheese across each crostini slice, creating smooth, even layer.
- Carefully drape thin prosciutto slices over ricotta, allowing delicate meat to slightly overhang bread edges.
- Scatter fresh arugula leaves atop prosciutto, adding peppery green contrast to rich ingredients.
- Gently drizzle honey across assembled crostini, creating subtle sweet undertone.
- Finish with elegant balsamic glaze zigzag, enhancing flavor complexity.
- Sprinkle delicate sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper for final seasoning.
- Serve immediately to maintain crisp texture and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Select a fresh, high-quality baguette for the crispiest base that doesn’t become soggy when topped with creamy ricotta.
- Experiment with different cheese variations like goat cheese or mascarpone for unique flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Toast bread slices until golden but not dark to maintain a delicate crunch without burning the edges.
- Use thinly sliced prosciutto at room temperature to enhance its delicate flavor and ensure it doesn’t become tough or chewy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg