Spicy Salami, Whipped Ricotta, and Hot Honey Crostini

Ingredients

• •1 artisanal baguette, thinly sliced on the bias
• •4 ounces spicy Calabrese salami, thinly sliced
• •8 ounces fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
• •2 tablespoons heavy cream
• •2 tablespoons high-quality extra virgin olive oil
• •3 tablespoons hot honey, or to taste
• •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• •Flaky sea salt, to taste
• •Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush lightly with extra virgin olive oil, and toast for 5-7 minutes minutes until golden and crisp.
2. 2While the bread toasts, combine fresh ricotta cheese and heavy cream in a medium bowl. Whip with a fork or whisk until light and airy, then season with a pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. 3Once the crostini are toasted, allow them to cool slightly.
4. 4Generously spread the whipped ricotta mixture onto each toasted crostini.
5. 5Artfully arrange 1-2 slices of spicy Calabrese salami on top of the ricotta.
6. 6Drizzle each crostini with a generous amount of hot honey.
7. 7Garnish with finely chopped fresh basil leaves before serving immediately.