Ricotta & Pear Crostini with Rosemary Honey

By á-159368

Lightly baked slices of baguette are slathered with ricotta, then topped with 2 pear slices and sprinkled with a little pepper and drizzled with rosemary honey. This Ricotta and Pear Crostini with Rosemary Honey is a delicious way to start any meal and it makes a great snack any time of the year. This recipe is perfect for entertaining and your guests are sure to love this sweet and savory combination.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus additional leaves for garnish
• 8 (1/2-inch) slices of baguette, cut on a sharp angle
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta
• 1/2 large, firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cored, and cut into 16 very thin slices
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In small microwave-safe dish, combine honey and rosemary sprig; microwave for 30 seconds. Cover dish, set aside.

Brush baguette with oil, then arrange on baking sheet. Bake until start to crisp and turn golden, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven and rub tops lightly with cut garlic clove.

Slather each with 2 teaspoons ricotta. Top each with 2 pear slices, sprinkle pepper, and drizzle rosemary honey. Garnish with rosemary leaves.