Strawberry Balsamic Crostini with Whipped Ricotta
Strawberry Balsamic Crostini features vegan whipped ricotta and fresh basil. Embrace the freshness of the season with this delicious spring or summer appetizer.
Servings: 6
Calories: 252kcal
Ingredients
Crostini
- 1 baguette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- sea salt to taste
Crostini Toppings
- 2 cups tofu ricotta
- 8 large strawberries chopped into ¼” cubes (about 1 ½ cups chopped)
- 4-6 basil leaves chiffonade
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- balsamic glaze to drizzle
Instructions
Prepare the Crostini & Strawberries
- Cut the baguette at an angle into ¼” thick slices.
- Use a pastry brush to generously coat each piece with olive oil, including the sides of the bread.
- Sprinkle each bread slice with sea salt.
- Bake in the oven at 375°F for about 12 minutes or until toasted and golden brown.
- While the crostini is baking, wash and dry the strawberries.
- Chop off the leafy part of the strawberry and any of the white part (unripened strawberry).
- Dice the strawberry into small ¼” cubes.
Assemble the Strawberry Crostini Appetizer
- Spread an even layer of tofu ricotta onto each crostini, about a tablespoon.
- Spoon the chopped strawberries on top, about a tablespoon.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of each crostini.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over each crostini.
Notes
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Yield: 30 crostinis
Serving Size: about 5 crostini
Crostini Note: Use a rimmed baking sheet without any parchment paper or reusable baking mat. Placing the baguette slices directly on the metal pan helps the underside of the crostini bake as well. Otherwise, you will need to flip the bread slices halfway through to ensure a golden brown color on both sides.
Meal Prep: This strawberry ricotta crostini appetizer can easily be prepared ahead of time. Just store each ingredient separately, then assemble the crostinis when ready to serve it:
- Tofu Ricotta - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Chopped Strawberries - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Crostini - Store in an airtight bag at room temperature for up to 3 days; cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg