Lemon Basil Ricotta on Crostini

• Ingredients

  • Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh ricotta 1 tablespoon lemon zest 6 large basil leaves 1 french baguette 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

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Directions

• Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice the baguette into half inch thick slices.  Lay on a baking sheet and drizzle both sides with olive oil. Bake the baguette slices for about 3-4 minutes per side, until they are slightly golden brown. In the meantime, combine the fresh ricotta, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Bread is done toasting, spread 1-2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture onto each slice. Chiffonade the basil and sprinkle on top of the lemon basil ricotta crostini. Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil onto each crostini.