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Grilled Peach and Ricotta Crostini

Grill up some summer peach and ricotta crostini appetizer bites in under 30 minutes. This dish is elegant and perfect for entertaining, without much effort on your part.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 - 10 people
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Jessica Mode

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel
  • juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • ¾ teaspoons Morton kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • 1 baguette sliced into ¾ inch thick rounds
  • 4 ripe peaches pitted and sliced ½ inch thick
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • fresh basil chiffonade (cut into long, thin strips)
  • balsamic glaze for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
  • Add ricotta, garlic, lemon peel, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to a medium sized mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Cover the mixing bowl and set aside in the refrigerator for later use.
  • Toss baguette rounds in 4 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss peach slices in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the baguette rounds and peach slices on a metal baking sheet for easy transportation out to the grill.
  • Cook the baguette rounds covered over direct heat for 1 - 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown with grill marks.
  • Cook the peach slices covered over direct heat for 2 - 4 minutes on each side, or until they become cooked through and soften. Use a metal spatula when flipping the cooked peaches and be delicate so they do not fall apart.
  • Lay the baguette rounds on a serving tray or platter and top each slice with 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture. Next, lay a slice of peach on top and garnish with a piece of basil. Drizzle balsamic glaze over each crostini. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Before grilling, remember to clean the grill grates. This will reduce the rust buildup on the grates, and ensure leftover buildup doesn't get stuck on the food.
Allow the grill enough time to properly heat. It usually takes about 15 - 30 minutes for the grill to heat up to the recommended temperature.
Need to make this dish ahead of time for a party? Try making the lemon ricotta mixture the night before or the morning of the party.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg