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Fresh Grilled Peach and Honey Ricotta Crostini

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A simple and elegant summer appetizer featuring warm grilled peaches, creamy honey-sweetened ricotta, fresh basil, and crunchy toasted baguette.

Ingredients

  • Fresh peaches, firm but ripe, preferably freestone varieties
  • Ricotta cheese, whole-milk preferred (about 1/2 cup per 6 crostini)
  • Honey, mild and floral (about 1 tablespoon per 1/2 cup ricotta)
  • Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced or torn
  • Baguette or rustic Italian bread, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
  • Olive oil, extra virgin, for brushing bread
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 375°F / 190°C).
  2. Wash and dry peaches thoroughly. Cut in half, remove pits, then slice each half into 1/4-inch thick wedges, keeping the skin on.
  3. Lightly coat each baguette slice with olive oil on both sides.
  4. Grill the bread slices for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown with grill marks. Remove and set aside.
  5. Grill peach wedges skin side down for 2-3 minutes, then flip and grill flesh side for another 2 minutes until warm and tender but still holding shape.
  6. In a small bowl, stir ricotta with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of honey (about 1 tablespoon per 1/2 cup ricotta).
  7. Spread a generous spoonful of the honey ricotta mixture onto each toasted bread slice.
  8. Top each crostini with 2-3 grilled peach wedges.
  9. Garnish with torn or thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, add a small drizzle of honey and a light crack of black pepper if desired.
  10. Serve immediately, best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Brush bread with olive oil to achieve perfect crunchy texture. Use medium-high heat to caramelize peaches without burning. Avoid overcrowding grill to prevent steaming peaches. Assemble crostini last minute to keep basil fresh. For dairy-free option, substitute ricotta with cashew-based cheese or whipped coconut cream. Gluten-free bread can be used for gluten-free diet.

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