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Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Mortadella

Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Mortadella for Effortless Charm

Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Mortadella is an impressive and quick appetizer, perfect for gatherings and holiday entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 crostini
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crostini
  • 1 loaf Baguette Substitute with gluten-free bread if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin for better flavor.
For the Topping
  • 6 slices Mortadella Can swap for prosciutto or salami.
  • 1/4 cup Pistachios Substitute with walnuts or pecans if desired.
  • 1 cup Mixed Olives Add a briny kick to the tapenade.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Basil can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime can be used for a twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper Regular paprika can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use Diamond Crystal for best results.
For the Tapenade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Brine Do not skip; enriches the mixture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Gather your baking sheet for the toasted crostini.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped olives, pistachios, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, fresh parsley, Aleppo pepper, olive brine, and kosher salt. Stir until well blended.
  3. In a food processor, whip the ricotta cheese for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. Arrange sliced baguette on the baking sheet, brush each slice with olive oil, and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, flipping and toasting for another 5-6 minutes until golden.
  5. Spread or pipe the whipped ricotta onto each crostini and top with a slice of mortadella.
  6. Add a dollop of the olive-pistachio tapenade on top of the mortadella and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the ricotta is whipped well for fluffiness, and keep an eye on the baking for the perfect toast.

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