Honey-Whipped Ricotta and Lavender Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• •oz whole milk ricotta cheese
• •tablespoons high
• •quality honey, plus more for drizzling
• •1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
• •1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• •Pinch of sea salt
• •Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
3. 3While the bread toasts, prepare the topping. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons of honey, dried lavender, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt.
4. 4Use a whisk or a hand mixer to whip the mixture for 1 minutes
5. 5minutes until it is light, fluffy, and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
6. 6Once the crostini are cooled slightly, spoon a generous dollop of the whipped ricotta mixture onto each slice.
7. 7Finish by drizzling each crostini with a little extra honey and a light grind of black pepper before serving.