Avocado Ricotta Crostini Recipe

Name: Avocado Ricotta Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 baguette, sliced; 2 drizzles olive oil, or to taste; 1 large ripe Hass avocado; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese, or more to taste; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh basil; kosher salt to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced, or to taste; 5 radishes, sliced, or to taste; 1 pinch flaky sea salt; 1 teaspoon snipped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1 baguette, sliced
2 drizzles olive oil, or to taste
1 large ripe Hass avocado
3/4 cup ricotta cheese, or more to taste
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh basil
kosher salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced, or to taste
5 radishes, sliced, or to taste
1 pinch flaky sea salt
1 teaspoon snipped fresh chives

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat. Add baguette slices in a single layer and drizzle olive oil on top.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crunchy, about 25 minutes. Let crostini cool completely.
4
Halve and pit avocado. Scoop flesh out into a bowl and add ricotta cheese. Mash together using a potato masher until as smooth or chunky as you like. Add lemon juice, basil, salt, and cayenne; mix together, taste, and add more salt if needed. Spread mixture over the cooled crostini.
5
Garnish crostini with tomatoes and radishes. Add a few drops of olive oil; sprinkle sea salt and chives on top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 baguette, sliced, 2 drizzles olive oil, or to taste, 1 large ripe Hass avocado, 3/4 cup ricotta cheese, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Avocado Ricotta Crostini falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Avocado Ricotta Crostini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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