Sweet & Savory Roasted Grape Crostini with Ricotta
A delightful appetizer combining roasted grapes, creamy ricotta, and crispy bread for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 loaf dense bread (e.g., baguette, sourdough) (sliced into ¼-inch thick slices)
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
Grapes
- 2 cups seedless red grapes
Ricotta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (room temperature)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (finely chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tsp lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon)
- Kosher salt Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground, plus more for serving)
Honey
- to taste honey (or truffle honey)
Sea Salt
- Flaky sea salt flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 7-9 minutes until crispy.
- Place grapes on a parchment-lined sheet, drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp salt, roast for 8-10 minutes until bursting.
- Mix ricotta with grated garlic, chopped thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread ricotta on toasted bread, top with roasted grapes, drizzle honey, garnish with thyme and flaky sea salt.
Notes
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.