APPETIZER

Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Basil & Garlic Olive Oil

The key to this simple, yet satisfying appetizer is whipping the ricotta until it becomes smooth and airy.

COOK TIME 10 minutes
PREP TIME 10 minutes
SKILL LEVEL Easy
SERVES 4-6

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GARLIC FLAVORED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

In one easy step, add the taste of savory, roasted garlic to this dish with our garlic-flavored extra virgin olive oil.

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces / whole milk ricotta
  • 1 loaf / baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 4 tablespoons / Zucchi Garlic Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • a few sprigs / fresh basil leaves
  • sprinkle / sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.

Drizzle or brush Zucchi Garlic Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil over bread slices. Bake in the oven for 4-5 minutes until lightly toasted and golden.

Meanwhile, whip ricotta in a medium bowl with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until creamy.

Remove bread from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.

Top each piece of bread with a tablespoon of ricotta.

Sprinkle with salt and garnish each crostini with a few sprigs of fresh basil on top. Drizzle with Zucchi garlic-flavored extra virgin olive oil.

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