Treat yourself and your newly organized kitchen with a delicious strawberry balsamic crostini from our friends at Cozy Cravings! The savory flavor of the ricotta cheese pairs perfectly with the fresh cut strawberry’s, all topped off with basil and tangy balsamic reduction. This mouthwatering dish is the perfect summer snack!
TOOLS
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Serrated knife
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon/whisk
INGREDIENTS
- 16 oz fresh strawberries
- 1 baguette
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1-2 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 375℉.
- Cut up your fresh strawberries, mix your ricotta cheese with salt and pepper, slice your baguette to be ½ inch thick for even cooking, and chop your basil into thin strips.
- Lay your sliced baguette pieces on to your baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle your olive oil on top of the slices and bake at for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- On top of each slice of baguette, dollop about 1-2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese, followed by the sliced strawberries, then drizzle the top with the balsamic glaze, and lastly top with basil ribbons for extra flavor.
