Sweet Roasted Garlic and Balsamic Ricotta Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
• •heads of garlic
• •tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• •cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• •tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
• •1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• •Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• •tablespoons balsamic glaze (or reduction)

Prep Steps

1. 1Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic heads, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 30 minutes
2. 2minutes until cloves are soft and golden. Let cool, then squeeze the roasted garlic pulp into a small bowl.
3. 3Prepare the Crostini: While the garlic roasts, brush the baguette slices with the remaining olive oil and toast in the oven for 8 minutes
4. 4minutes until golden and crisp.
5. 5Whip the Ricotta: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped chives, sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Use a whisk or a hand mixer to whip the mixture until light and fluffy.
6. 6Assemble: Spread a generous layer of the whipped ricotta mixture onto each toasted crostini. Top the ricotta with a small dollop of the sweet roasted garlic pulp.
7. 7Finish: Drizzle each crostini with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.