Description
Strawberry Crostini is the ultimate summer appetizer that beautifully combines creamy ricotta, sweet strawberries, and fresh mint atop crispy toasted baguette slices. Perfect for brunch, picnics, or elegant dinner parties, these light bites are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. The vibrant colors and refreshing flavors make them a delightful addition to any occasion, while the use of low-fat ricotta and fresh ingredients ensures a guilt-free treat. In just a few simple steps, you can create these visually stunning crostini that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ baguette (cut into ¼-inch thick slices)
- Olive oil spray
- 1 cup strawberries (diced)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon chopped mint
- ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon zest; let sit at room temperature.
- Arrange baguette slices on the baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Mix ricotta cheese with honey in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir chopped mint into the strawberry mixture. Assemble crostini by spreading ricotta on each slice and topping with strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg