Description
Transport yourself to Italy with this vibrant Pea & Ricotta Crostini topped with delicate prosciutto. Each bite features crispy baguette slices generously spread with creamy ricotta, complemented by sweet green peas and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is not only easy to make but also a showstopper on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 crusty baguette (sliced into ½-inch pieces)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Toast for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix peas with lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Mash gently, leaving some whole for texture.
- In another bowl, combine ricotta cheese with olive oil and salt until smooth.
- Spread ricotta mixture over each toasted baguette slice. Top with the mashed pea mixture and artfully lay prosciutto strips on top.
- Drizzle assembled crostini with additional olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (32g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg