Oh my – this strawberry crostini with whipped ricotta is possibly the most delicious appetizer I’ve ever – EVER – had! And that’s covering a lot of ground!
For my Milestone Birthday Party, I engaged a personal chef, Rebecca Clarke. (Which just let me say here, was one of the most fun things I’ve ever done!) This is her strawberry crostini recipe, and besides being absoutely fabulous, is super easy to make.
Plus it’s seriously impressive at a gathering, My guests and I were totally impressed! Give it a try and let me know what you think. I’m betting you’ll love it!
Strawberry & Whipped Ricotta Crostini
This recipe came from chef Rebecca Clarke for my Milestone Birthday Party! Absolutely delicious and super easy!
Ingredients
1 baguette
Whipped ricotta, recipe below
1 lb strawberries hulled & sliced
2Tbs mint, chiffonade
Balsamic reduction, recipe below
Black pepper
Directions
- Cut the baguette into slices on the diagonal
- Spread a layer of whipped ricotta on each
- Add sliced strawberries to the ricotta
- Drizzle the balsamic across the tops
- Garnish with mint and freshly ground pepper
- Whipped Ricotta
- INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 Cups Whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 Cup Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt - In a food processor or blender, combine ricotta and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Blend briefly to combine, then, with the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and continue processing on high speed until the ricotta is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Balsamic Reduction
- In small saucepan, bring 1 Cup of balsamic to a boil.
Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until it thickens to a syrup consistency.
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What a lovely treat and love the strawberries and balsamic.
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Hi Esme – So glad you like the recipe, it’s really delicious! Thanks for stopping over, and see you over there!
Barbara this looks delish! I love anything with balsamic glaze or reduction! Such a great app for summer! I’d love to invite you to come share your recipe over at my weekly party! https://www.ourtinynest.com/2023/05/24/weekly-link-party-349/
I hope you will join us!
Thanks so much for the invite, Nicolle! I’ll definitely go check out the party! And thanks for stopping by. Happy short post-holiday-weekend week! 🙂
Hi Barbara! This looks so yummy! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe with us and have a fabulous week!
Hi Donna – Thanks, and thanks for the feature! I love Fabulous Fridays! So sweet of you to host!
Love this recipe, Barbara. Thanks for joining our link party.
Thanks so much Wendy, and thanks so much for the feature this week – I’m honored, and I so appreciate you hosting! See you over there soon!
This looks amazing Barbara! I’m going to have to try this on our boat trip.
That would be great – a perfect place to enjoy them! 🍓 Can’t wait to hear all about your trip, too!
Barbara, these look delicious! I think I will try them this week. Have a wonderful day!
Hi Elizabeth! Oh you’ll love them. Let me know how it goes. Thanks so much for stopping over – hope you have a wonderful day too!
THAT COULD BE MY LUNCH!
LOOKS FANTASTIC!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
XX
Haha totally! And healthy too with all those strawberries! 😊 Hope you’re having a lovely day out there my friend!
This looks so delicious and is presented beautifully. Thank you Barbara for sharing. I love appetizers!
Hi Pam! I love them too and this is a great one. I was so lucky to run into Chef Rebecca! Thanks so much for stopping over, and Happy Friday!
Barbara this looks absolutely delicious!! I’m totally pinning!
Thanks Kim! You’ll love them! 😊
Oh my, Barbara! What a sight! I must say, food rarely excites me anymore but THIS made me look twice! I want!
Oh I’m jealous!I wish I wasn’t tempted, but you’ll be happy you were with this one! 🤣
I tried this when you shared the recipe after your fabulous birthday party , it’s delicious!
I did cheat and purchase a balsamic glaze , finding ripe strawberries makes all the difference.
Ha! Balsamic glaze is totally not cheating! Plus, delicious! 😊
Looks delicious ! I will make these for my daughters High School graduation open house. Question, pic looks like baguette was toasted? recipe doesn’t say anything about toasting
Hi Paul – oh these would be perfect for a graduation open house! I honestly don’t remember if they were toasted or not, but I bet they’d be good both ways. If you do toast them I think a little olive oil brushed on, then under the broiler till they brown up would be all you’d need. I should probably do a taste test just to see which way is best! 😊 Thanks for the great question, and let me know how you decide to do them and how they go over. Congrats to your daughter!
Yum! This sounds amazing!
They’re so good! Just like those chips, you can’t eat just one! 🤣
Oh Yummm! This is a definite MUST TRY! I’ve done a similar idea from Ina Garten with whipped feta and tomato, but this is the perfect summertime alternative!
Oooh – the tomato version sounds fabulous – definitely trying that too! Thanks for stopping over Janet!
What a wonderful summertime treat! It is so easy and makes a wow presentation, thanks Barbara!!
Hi Jenna! Can’t go wrong with strawberries right? 😊🍓Thanks so much for popping over, and Happy Friday!
Mouth watering! Can’t wait to try it. Looks so pretty too. Thanks for sharing.
Any time! 😊 I’m thinking I should make a batch soon! Hope you’re having a lovely spring down there!