Holiday Whipped Ricotta Crostini – SIMPLi
iNGREDIENTS
Crostini Ingredients
baguette, sliced
SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt
Whole Milk Ricotta
SIMPLi ROC Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Heavy Cream
Honey
Orange Zest
SIMPLi Peruvian Herb Salt
Black Pepper
1 - 1 teaspoon
- 1 cup - 4 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon - 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
For Garnish
- SIMPLi Peruvian Herb Salt
- SIMPLi ROC Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Thyme
- Pomegranate Arils
- Orange Zest
iNSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oven to 400 and prepare a baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice baguette on a bias and drizzle with SIMPLi Spanish EVOO and top with SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt. Bake 8-10 mins until golden.
- Make whipped ricotta by adding all ingredients to a food processor. Blend until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a tip or zip top bag and set aside. Pop in the fridge to firm up a bit if it's too soft.
- Let crostini cool before piping or spreading whipped ricotta.
- Garnish with fresh thyme, pomegranate arils, orange zest, SIMPLi Spanish EVOO and Peruvian Herb Salt blend. Enjoy!
When it comes to holiday hosting, having one go-to appetizer you can count on makes all the difference. These Holiday Crostini are simple enough to prepare ahead, yet special enough to feel right at home on a festive table. They’re the kind of bite that invites everyone in — from kids reaching for “just one more” to adults lingering near the appetizer tray.
At the heart of this recipe is a pillowy whipped ricotta, blended until impossibly light and smooth. A touch of honey adds gentle sweetness, while orange zest and SIMPLi Peruvian Herb Salt bring brightness and balance without overwhelming young or grown-up palates. Spread or piped onto crisp, olive oil–toasted baguette slices, the ricotta melts into every nook, creating a soft contrast to the golden crunch.
Finished with fresh thyme, pops of pomegranate, and a drizzle of SIMPLi ROC Spanish EVOO, these crostini strike that perfect holiday balance: elegant but approachable, festive without feeling fussy. Whether you’re hosting a full house or bringing a dish to share, this is the appetizer that disappears first — and gets asked for again.