Whipped Ricotta Truffle Crostini
This Whipped Ricotta with Truffle Crostini is elevated in flavor and texture, but super simple to make. Using a food processor and our Truffle Sauce, you can achieve a restaurant quality appetizer right at home!
Servings: 40 appetizers
INGREDIENTS:
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp Parmesan, freshly grated, or grana (optional)
- 1⁄2 lemon, zested
- 1 jar The Truffleist Truffle Sauce
- 1⁄2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh parsley (or thyme), finely chopped
- 1 loaf baguette, sliced on a bias
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 300F.
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Cut bread into forty 1/4-inch-thick slices; arrange on cookie sheets. Lightly brush one side of each slice with some oil. Bake in oven for 6 minutes. Turn slices over; bake 6 minutes more or until golden brown.
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Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, lemon zest and salt in a small mixing bowl until blended. For a smoother whipped ricotta, use a food processor.
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Spread ricotta mixture on oiled side of crostini. Top with a small dollop of Truffle Sauce. Garnish crostini with extra lemon zest.
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