Don’t be surprised if your friends and family find it difficult to move on to the hams & hots this 4th of July when you present them with these Creamy Ricotta, Prosciutto & Sweet Peaches with Honey Crostini!
With peach season at its peak, I can’t get enough of these sweet juicy babies. Typically, I’ll eat them as is, but I got to thinking the other day – it’s time I be a little more creative than just rinsing them under a cool spray of water and eating over the kitchen sink.
Then it came to me…crostini. But not just any crostini. Our little crusts needed to hit all the right notes – from creamy to crunchy – salty to sweet.
And even though hubby would happily call it a day with crostini slathered in ricotta and a sprinkling of black pepper…
I thought it would be fun to incorporate little whispers of prosciutto along with slivers of juicy peach and a drizzle of golden honey.
Oh yes…Creamy Ricotta, Prosciutto & Sweet Peaches with Honey Crostini was born. A drizzle of honey always reminds me of our first night in Italy when we ordered room service. A gorgeous cheese plate decorated with Italian meats, dried fruits, hard cheeses and of course, honey.
I love how this seemingly insignificant ingredient can rush open up the floodgates to one of the most special times of my life. I’m not sure there are many other things in life that have that kind of power over us. Imagine having the capacity to resurrect a person’s most cherished memories without saying a single word.
Honey. Go figure.
It will not surprise you to know that there are just six ingredients involved with the making of this antipasti. It is indeed in-keeping with my philosophy on great food – when you use high quality ingredients, they do most of the work for you. Fresh, seasonal ingredients make for delicious food and they also make for a host who still has plenty of energy to enjoy the party.
This one’s all about loading up your toasted sliced ciabatta with as much or as little ricotta, prosciutto, peaches, honey and black pepper as you like. You could provide a station for folks to create their own or have the crostini ready as your guests enter your home. Yes, I say do that! Have it ready; with flutes of Prosecco lined up for the offering.
You know that’s my kinda cooking and my kinda party!
Buon Appetito!
xxxxx
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Creamy Ricotta, Prosciutto & Sweet Peaches with Honey Crostini
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Don’t be surprised if your friends and family find it difficult to move on to the hams & hots this 4th of July when you present them with these Creamy Ricotta, Prosciutto & Sweet Peaches with Honey Crostini!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Ciabatta, sliced thin and toasted
- 15 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta
- 1/2 lb. thinly sliced prosciutto
- 3 ripe peaches, cleaned and pitted, sliced thin
- honey for drizzling
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a 350 degree oven, toast bread on a cookie sheet until browned and crunchy.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Provide ricotta, prosciutto, sliced peaches, honey and black pepper for guests to build their perfect crostini. Or have them ready to go as they arrive.
- Enjoy!
And just in case you’re looking to include peaches in your dessert course…here’s a fun one!
Grilled Peaches with Honey Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Peaches from around the web…
Prosciutto-Wrapped Peach and Arugula Salad from Floating Kitchen
Make Ahead Peaches and Cream Breakfast Bake from Half Baked Harvest
Kale Salad with Peaches, Corn, and Basil-Honey Vinaigrette from Eats Well With Others
CIAO!
Crostini is my absolute fave appetizer!!! and I love that you don’t need a lot of ingredients. . just the right ones together, like this! Gorgeous!
You can’t go wrong when tasty toppings set on toasty bread are involved! Thanks, Alice! Happy 4th, my friend!
This crostini looks perfect, Annie! I look forward to peach season every year and love the flavors that you paired with them. Your photos are gorgeous too and I can’t wait to try this!
Awh! Thanks, dear! Hope you enjoy these crostini!!
I love the simplicity yet sophistication of this appetizer, Annie! What beautiful memories it brings back to you, and your photos are gorgeous. I can taste the flavors from here.
Thank you so much, Andrea! Have a lovely weekend, my friend!
What a wonderful looking crostini, Annie! I love all those flavors going on – yum!! 🙂
Thank you so much, Christina! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Oh my goodess yum!! This looks amazing! I have never tried crostini, but I sure want to now!
That is music to my ears! It’s so simple and delicious – I hope you try it my friend! 🙂
Good Golly Miss Molly! I feel like I just went to Italy with you, Annie! I love every single thing about this peachy crostini! Bring on the prosecco and peaches ’cause I’m coming to party with you!
Wouldn’t that be awesome!! Let’s go! But in the meantime – I’ll have the prosecco chillin’! Thanks, friend!
Crostini love sure is in the warm summer air!! I adore yours, Annie!! The flavors you used are superb and absolutely deeee-lish! Gimme allllll the salty n sweet & creamy n crunchy combos! #LovesIt You can bet your bottom dollar I will be trying yours out! And lucky me, I have all the ingredients in my fridge or fruit basket! #winning! Gorgeous and scrumptious, as always! Cheers, my sweets! Xo
I had a feeling you’d have everything! We’ll have to get together for a crostini party, lovely lady!! Salute! xo
Loved these PEACHE-LICIOUS crostini! Awesome flavors and astounding colors!
Thanks, lady!! We eat with our eyes first!!
WOW! Seriously, wow! Annie, this is perfection! That is one of the things I loved most about Italy when I went to school there – keep it simple and use the best of what the season has to offer! Your pictures are stunning and not only does this looks absolutely delicious, but I can make it in my empty kitchen (still waiting for movers to deliver our stuff). Pinning and yumming for sure! 🙂
Well, thank you, Kathleen!! I want to hear more about your schooling in Italy! I cannot even imagine! Hope you make these crostini while you’re waiting for your furniture to be delivered! Enjoy!
Peaches, ricotta and prosciutto – that’s just the perfect summer combo! I would probably sprinkle it with some fresh thyme, but it’s really lovely without any herbs. Nicely done, Annie!
Oooooh yes! The addition of thyme would be terrific! I’ll definitely do that next time! Thanks, Ben!
What a great appetizer! These look terrific – definitely need to try them. Although I have a hard time doing anything with peaches other then eat them plain this time of year! 🙂
I know! That’s been my biggest problem! They never last long enough to do anything with! Thanks, Stacey!
This is how I want to spend my summer. Eating these. All Summer Long! PERFECTION! 🙂
You and me both, friend! Thanks, Trish!!
This crostini looks so tasty! I love peaches this time of year and you can’t go wrong with a sweet and salty combination too!
It is too easy to munch away on these little beauts! Thanks, Danielle!
Peaches and prosciutto are such a fabulous combination! Love this crostini!
Love the combination of sweet and salty. Thanks, Christin!
Just in time, I’ve had a lot of peaches, I didn’t know what to do with! Love the idea of ricotta crostini! Pinning and will be making these!
Awesome! I think you’ll love it! Thanks, dear!
I’m loving the peaches on this and that prosciutto is just…yum. What am I saying, I’m loving this whole combo and really wishing I have the whole plate in front of me right now! Yum! Pinned!
Hahahah! Of course! I can’t wait to see some of your crostini creations!! Thanks, Cyndi!
LOVE these and that second to last shot and the one with the overhead peach in the jar… it looks like that beauty is floating. The combo of flavors so works and the addition of prosciutto is perfect.
Thank you so much, Kevin! I appreciate that…’beauty is floating’… that’s as sweet as the peaches on my crostini! 🙂
This crostini looks absolutely perfect, Annie! I can’t get enough of peaches, so I’m loving this flavorful combo. Sounds delicious!
I’m with you, Gayle! I can’t seem to get enough lately! They’re extra sweet this year! Thanks, friend!
Um…yes. Definitely yes. I am totally drooling over this. I love everything about it! The flavors in here sound absolutely perfect. Yum. Yuuummmm….
Are you sure about that? hahaha! Thanks, my dear! They are pret-ty special!! 🙂
Love the colors and the sweet peaches/honey/ricotta combo 🙂
Thanks, dear! The flavors play so well off each other! 🙂