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Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta Crostini

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring whipped ricotta cheese drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey, topped with crunchy pistachios and fresh thyme on toasted baguette slices.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) well-drained whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) hot honey (honey infused with chili flakes or store-bought hot honey)
  • 1 baguette or rustic bread, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
  • 1/3 cup (45g) shelled, roughly chopped unsalted pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing bread
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
  2. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Toast bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  4. While bread is toasting, place ricotta, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
  5. Whip the ricotta mixture with a hand mixer or whisk for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add more cream by teaspoon if too thick.
  6. Roughly chop pistachios and strip thyme leaves from stems. Set aside.
  7. Once bread is cool enough to handle, spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on each slice.
  8. Drizzle hot honey over the ricotta on each crostini.
  9. Sprinkle chopped pistachios and thyme leaves evenly on top. Optionally add a small pinch of black pepper.
  10. Serve immediately or at room temperature. If preparing ahead, add hot honey and toppings just before serving.

Notes

Drain ricotta for 30 minutes if watery using cheesecloth or coffee filter for best texture. Let toasted bread cool slightly before spreading ricotta to prevent melting. Drizzle hot honey slowly to control heat level. Fresh thyme is preferred over dried for best flavor. Pistachios can be substituted with toasted almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds. For vegan version, use plant-based ricotta and agave syrup with chili flakes.

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Keywords: hot honey, whipped ricotta, crostini, appetizer, pistachios, thyme, easy recipe, party snack

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