Lemon-Kissed Ricotta & Thyme Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons olive oil
• •ounces fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
• •tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus zest of 1 lemon
• •1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• •1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• •tablespoons honey
• •teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange 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 small bowl, gently stir together the ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper until just combined.
4. 4In a separate small bowl, combine the honey with a few drops of fresh lemon juice (about 1/4 teaspoon) to create a light, lemon
5. 5infused drizzle.
6. 6Once the crostini are cooled slightly, spread a generous spoonful of the lemon
7. 7ricotta mixture onto each slice.
8. 8Drizzle with the lemon
9. 9infused honey and garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving immediately.