Dark Chocolate Fig Ricotta Crostini

This decadent dessert crostini is a sophisticated blend of creamy, sweet, and salty. The rich dark chocolate ganache melts into the cool, fresh ricotta, perfectly balanced by the chewiness of the fig and a final sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Sweet & Dessert

Ingredients

1 baguette, thinly sliced
4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
8 ounces fresh ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fig jam
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling
Pinch of sea salt

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
Brush both sides of the baguette slices with melted butter. Bake for 8-10 minutes minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
While the crostini are still warm, spread a generous layer of fresh ricotta cheese on each slice.
Top the ricotta with a spoonful of fig jam.
Sprinkle the finely chopped dark chocolate over the fig jam.
Drizzle with honey and a pinch of sea salt before serving.

Chef's Tip & Pairing

For an extra layer of flavor, infuse the heavy cream with a sprig of fresh rosemary before making the ganache, removing the herb before pouring the cream over the chocolate.

From the Tini Crostini Collection