Roasted Grape and Ricotta Crostini

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 425  F
Servings: 8
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description

A simple appetizer of lemony ricotta and roasted grape crostini topped with chopped slivered almonds and flaky salt.

Ingredients
    Crostini
  • 1 small loaf of crusty bread
  • Olive oil
    • Balsamic Roasted Grapes
  • 3 cups red seedless grapes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • Crostini Toppings
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Flaky salt
  • Toasted slivered almonds, chopped
Instructions
    Toast the Crostini
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F and set out a large baking sheet. Slice the loaf of crusty bread into ½ inch slices and arrange them on the baking sheet. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil onto each side of the slices of bread. 

  2. 2

    Toast the bread slices in the oven for 5 minutes. Flip the slices to the other side and toast for another 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Set the crostini aside until you’re ready to assemble.

    3. Roast the Balsamic Grapes
  3. 3

    Add the red grapes in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and kosher salt to a mixing bowl. Add the sprigs of rosemary and toss to coat everything in the oil and vinegar. 

  4. 4

    Transfer the grapes onto a clean baking sheet. Roast the grapes for 20 minutes until they’ve burst and shriveled. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and discard the fresh rosemary.

    5. Assemble the Crostini
  5. 5

    In a small mixing bowl, add the ricotta, lemon zest, and kosher salt. Stir to combine the ingredients together.

  6. 6

    Spread a spoonful of the ricotta onto each crostini. Arrange the roasted grapes on top of the ricotta. Sprinkle the chopped slivered almonds and a pinch of flaky salt over the top of each crostini. Enjoy!

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