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Fresh Pea and Mint Crostini

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A quick and easy spring appetizer featuring whipped ricotta, fresh peas, mint, and prosciutto on toasted baguette slices. Perfect for casual gatherings or impressing guests with fresh, seasonal flavors.

Ingredients

  • Baguette, sliced into ½-inch (1.3 cm) rounds
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • Sea salt, a pinch
  • Whole milk ricotta, 1 cup (250 g), drained if watery
  • Heavy cream, 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
  • Lemon zest from half a lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh peas, 1 cup (150 g), shelled
  • Fresh mint leaves, about 10, chopped (reserve some whole for garnish)
  • Prosciutto slices, 4-6 thin slices, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon (15 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Slice the baguette into ½-inch rounds. Arrange on the baking sheet in a single layer. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Whip with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth, fluffy, and spreadable, about 2-3 minutes. Add more cream if needed.
  4. In another bowl, toss fresh peas with chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. If using frozen peas, thaw and pat dry before mixing.
  5. Spread a generous dollop of whipped ricotta on each toasted baguette slice. Top with the pea and mint mixture, then add a piece of torn prosciutto. Garnish with a whole mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Drain ricotta well before whipping to avoid watery spread. Toast bread just before serving to keep it crisp. For softer peas, blanch for 30 seconds and plunge into ice water. Assemble crostini just before serving to maintain texture. Can substitute dairy-free and gluten-free ingredients as needed.

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Keywords: crostini, appetizer, spring recipe, whipped ricotta, fresh peas, mint, prosciutto, easy appetizer, quick snack

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