Best Crostini With Ricotta And Pink Peppercorns Recipes

Crostini with Ricotta and Pink Peppercorns image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 baguette
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons coarse flake sea salt, such as Maldon
3 tablespoons pink peppercorns, crushed

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
On a slight bias, slice the baguette into 1/4-inch slices. Brush the slices with the 1/4 cup olive oil, then place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake until golden brown and crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Once the crostini are cool, top each with 1 heaping tablespoon of ricotta mixture, a pinch of coarse salt and a sprinkling of crushed pink peppercorns. Serve at room temperature.

Crostini image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

About 1/2 loaf good, crusty bread such as ciabatta, sliced as thinly as possible
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Brush the bread on both sides with the olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until crusty and brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn once about halfway through cooking, and dust with Parmesan, if using. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature.

Ricotta Crostini image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 25m

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf Italian country bread, sliced 1/3 inch thick (about 12 slices)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling (optional)
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
1 cup fresh ricotta, for serving
Freshly ground pepper, for serving (optional)
Tomato-Anchovy Salad, for serving (optional)
Roasted Broccoli Rabe, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange bread on a baking sheet; brush both sides with oil. Season with salt. Toast until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Spread with ricotta; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pepper, or add toppings as desired.