This website may use some "cookies" to improve your browsing experience. Please, before continuing with your navigation through our website, we recommend that you read the COOKIES POLICY.

Roasted Red Pepper Crostini with Whipped Ricotta

|

Cook Time
30 min

Servings
4

Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients:

Red Pepper Pesto

  • ¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons Bellucci Toscano PGI Organic EVOO
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 - 12oz jar roasted red peppers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted unsalted almonds
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Whipped Ricotta

Cooking Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Arrange the baguette slices on 1 or 2 large baking sheets. Brush both sides of each slice of baguette with Bellucci Organic Toscano PGI. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and place the baking sheet on a wire rack. Lightly rub a garlic clove over each slice of bread. Set aside to cool completely.

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, garlic clove, almonds, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon juice, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Pulse to combine well. With the motor running, slowly pour the Bellucci Organic Toscano PGI through the feed tube. Blend well then transfer to a small bowl.

  • Place the ricotta and crème fraiche in a medium bowl. With a rubber spatula, beat the mixture until it becomes creamy and smooth. Add the Bellucci EVOO, salt and pepper and blend until smooth.

  • Spread each toasted baguette slice with some of the whipped ricotta and then top with a dollop of the Roasted Red Pepper Pesto. Place crostini on a platter, give a final light drizzle of Bellucci Toscano PGI Organic and serve.

Cook’s Notes: You can substitute the crème fraiche with greek yogurt or sour cream. For a bit more festive color, sprinkle the crostini with chopped fresh basil leaves.

https://belluccipremium.com/en/im-cooking/roasted-red-pepper-crostini-with-whipped-ricotta
© Bellucci EVOO 2018
Toscano PGI Organic EVOO
Toscano PGI Organic EVOO

Buy the product used in this recipe

SHOP THIS PRODUCT

 

Suggested Recipes

Browse recipes