Here’s an elevated, vegetarian appy to add to your repertoire! With rich ricotta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar, it uses simple ingredients and it’s super easy to whip up. But trust me, the result is pure sophistication. Let’s turn those tomatoes into a party, shall we?
Toppings (optional): balsamic reduction
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Line Sheet Pan with Sheet Pan Liner.
- Thinly slice baguette. Arrange slices on pan. Brush tops of slices with 1 1⁄2 tbsp olive oil. Bake 4–5 min. Remove from oven and flip baguette slices over. Brush with another 1 1⁄2 tbsp oil and bake for an additional 4–5 min, until crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta with dip mix.
- Slice cherry tomatoes into quarters and place in another medium bowl; toss with remaining 1 tsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Spread ricotta over baguette slices. Top with cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with balsamic reduction, if desired.
Per serving (1 crostini): Calories 60, Fat 2.5 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g (Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 2 g.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!
Toppings (optional): balsamic reduction
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Line Sheet Pan with Sheet Pan Liner.
- Thinly slice baguette. Arrange slices on pan. Brush tops of slices with 1 1⁄2 tbsp olive oil. Bake 4–5 min. Remove from oven and flip baguette slices over. Brush with another 1 1⁄2 tbsp oil and bake for an additional 4–5 min, until crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta with dip mix.
- Slice cherry tomatoes into quarters and place in another medium bowl; toss with remaining 1 tsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Spread ricotta over baguette slices. Top with cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with balsamic reduction, if desired.
Per serving (1 crostini): Calories 60, Fat 2.5 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g (Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 2 g.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!