Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Antipasto Toppings

Name: Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Antipasto Toppings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 1 baguette (sliced into ½-inch-thick slices); ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (¼ cup for the whipped ricotta, the rest for brushing and drizzling); 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese (drained); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 lemon (you will need all of the zest and 3 tablespoons of the juice); 1 teaspoon honey; ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper; ½ cup fresh herbs (mint, tarragon, parsley, basil, thyme, etc.) (chopped); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 cup antipasto / olive bar items for topping (a variety of sliced pickled peppers and onions (see notes for more details)); flaky sea salt (optional finishing garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

If you're tired of the same old boring appetizers, then it's time to add some pizzazz to your party with these quick and easy whipped ricotta crostini served with colorful antipasto toppings. This simple ricotta appetizer recipe is not only delicious but also looks like a mini piece of art on a plate!

Updated at: Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:55:48 GMT