Description
Roasted Tomato Ricotta Crostinis are slow-roasted cherry tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and served on toasted bread with a parmesan ricotta spread. The perfect appetizer for any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
For the tomatoes:
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes – I used heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 1–1/2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Crostinis:
- 1 French baguette loaf
- 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the Ricotta Spread:
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 TBS dried Italian seasoning
- 3 TBS finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Crostinis:
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Slice the baguette into thin round pieces.
- Brush 1 side of the baguette slices with olive oil.
- Drizzle with salt and pepper.
- Spread the rounds on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Roast the Tomatoes:
- If your oven is not already preheated, preheat it at 375°
- Slice smaller cherries tomatoes in half and larger ones in quarters.
- Spread the cut tomatoes onto a cookie sheet.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and salt and pepper.
- With your hands or a spoon toss the tomatoes to ensure that each one has olive oil.
- Roast for 35 minutes or until they crack and expel juices.
- Remove from the oven and let them rest at room temperature.
- Transfer them to a bowl, making sure you get all of the juices and flavored olive oil that is on the cookie sheet.
For the Ricotta Spread:
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix together.
- Chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to assembly or serve the Crostinis.
To Assemble:
- Spread each Crostini with a small amount of Ricotta Spread and top with a teaspoon of the roasted tomatoes.
- Option – drizzle with a bit more extra virgin olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American