Lavender Ricotta & Fruit Crostini
Ingredients
Instructions
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Slice French bread in ¼" slices on an angle
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Brush each slice liberally with olive oil
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Sparingly - salt each slice
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Layer oil side up on cookie sheet and bake until golden brown (approx 10 min)
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In a bowl, beat Ricotta cheese with a fork vigorously until smooth (do not use a food processor - may use a mixer with a paddle for best results)
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Add 1-2 T honey, almond extract, vanilla extract and lavender essential oil and mix gently with a fork
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Adjust to taste
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Place a dollop of cheese on cooled crostini
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Place one each of fruit on each crostini
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Top off with a drizzle of honey
Note
This is a Fancy Dancy appetizer that will impress even the most critical "Foodies" I have made this for special occasions and for business dinners. It was a talked about hit every time. Have your recipe handy because you will be asked for it!