Description
Honey Ricotta Peach Crostini with Crispy Pancetta is a delightful appetizer combining creamy ricotta sweetened with honey, fresh juicy peaches, and savory crispy pancetta atop grilled baguette slices, drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze and garnished with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Oil
- 16 baguette slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Meats
- 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
Dairy and Sweeteners
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon honey
Produce and Garnishes
- 2 large peaches, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil
Condiments
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Lightly brush both sides of each baguette slice with olive oil to ensure they get a nice golden crust during grilling. Set aside once coated.
- Preheat the grill: Get your grill hot and ready for the bread slices so they can toast quickly and evenly.
- Grill the bread: Place the baguette slices on the grill and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until the bread turns golden and crispy. Remove and transfer to a serving platter.
- Cook the pancetta: In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta slices for 3-4 minutes until they start to crisp. Flip and continue cooking until the pancetta is fully crispy and browned.
- Drain the pancetta: Remove the pancetta from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease and cool slightly.
- Prepare the ricotta mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the whole milk ricotta and honey until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble crostini: Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the honey ricotta mixture onto each grilled baguette slice.
- Add toppings: Top each ricotta-coated crostini with a few slices of fresh peaches, then evenly distribute the crispy pancetta on top.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the crostini with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with thinly sliced fresh basil. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit pancetta and add extra peaches or substitute with toasted nuts.
- If balsamic glaze is unavailable, reduce balsamic vinegar until syrupy as a homemade alternative.
- Use ripe, but firm peaches to ensure slices hold their shape and texture on the crostini.
- The crostini are best served immediately after assembly to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: crostini, appetizer, grilled bread, ricotta, peaches, pancetta, balsamic glaze, summer recipe, easy appetizer
