A simple whipped ricotta crostini topped with thinly sliced green apple, chopped pistachios, a drizzle of honey and a few arugula leaves. Quick to prepare and ideal for parties or potlucks.
This crostini is one of those appetizers you’ll want to make again and again. The bright crunch of green apple, the buttery crunch of pistachios and a touch of honey balance beautifully with smooth whipped ricotta. Whipped ricotta is versatile, simple to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
If you need an easy appetizer to bring to a gathering, this is a top choice—fast to assemble and consistently popular.
Ingredients for Whipped Ricotta Crostini
- Whipped ricotta
- Baby arugula
- Green apple
- Sea salt
- Pistachios
- Honey
What is Crostini?
Crostini are small toasted slices of bread served with toppings as bite-sized appetizers. The name means “little toasts” in Italian, and they make a perfect canvas for many flavor combinations.
What is Whipped Ricotta?
Ricotta is a mild Italian whey cheese available at most grocery stores. Whipped ricotta is simply ricotta blended until smooth with a few flavorings. It becomes airy and spreadable, ideal for crostini or dips.
For this recipe, a seasoned whipped ricotta is used as the base for each crostini—creamy, flavorful and easy to prepare.
Whipped Ricotta & Honey Crostini
Whipped ricotta and honey are a natural pairing—the ricotta’s creaminess and the honey’s sweetness contrast nicely with crunchy crostini, salty pistachios and crisp apple. For a spicy twist, swap regular honey for hot honey to add a subtle heat.
How to Make Whipped Ricotta Crostini
- Slice a baguette into 1/2″ slices for the crostini.
- Brush each slice with olive oil, sprinkle with a little sea salt and bake at 400°F for 6–8 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let the toasts cool, then spread each with whipped ricotta.
- Top with a thin slice of green apple. (To prevent browning, briefly dip slices in lemon juice.)
- Sprinkle with roughly chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle with honey.
- Garnish with a small handful of arugula and finish with a pinch of sea salt if desired.
Find the full recipe details and ingredient amounts below.
Crostini Recipe Flavor Substitutions
Instead of apple: try pear.
Instead of honey: use hot honey or a balsamic glaze.
Instead of ricotta: use brie or goat cheese for a richer or tangier option.
This whipped ricotta crostini is simple, elegant and perfect for serving at any casual gathering—the green apple, pistachio and honey combination is a classic crowd-pleaser.
More delicious appetizers to try!
- Caprese Dip
- Cuban Sandwich Skewers
- Muffuletta Dip
- Spinach Cheese Squares
- Easy Sausage Phyllo Cups
Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Honey
Courtney
Ingredients
For the Whipped Ricotta Spread
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Crostini Assembly
- 1 baguette (sliced into 1/2″ slices)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 green apple (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup pistachios (finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 cups baby arugula
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, puree ricotta with thyme, parsley, lemon zest (if using), olive oil, honey, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake 6–8 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and cool.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of whipped ricotta on each cooled crostini.
- Top with a thin layer of green apple. (To prevent browning, dip slices briefly in lemon juice.)
- Sprinkle with roughly chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle with honey, top with arugula and finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 5 g
Let us know how it turned out!