This simple appetizer or snack is a play in flavors. When you just read the recipe you may think it won’t work but trust me, it does. The sweet and salty goes so well with the crusty and cream. And that pop of fresh Mint just brings it all together. This Simple Prosciutto Crostini is going to be the star of the show for sure.
Its important that you use Balsamic Glaze and not just straight balsamic vinegar. You will not get the same results. If you use just vinegar it will just soak into the bread and make it soggy
Substitutes and Variations:
If you cannot find prosciutto you can go for a Soppresseta or even a nice thinly sliced ham. You can also do raspberry instead of the blackberry.
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
You will need a good bread knife – a long serrated knife to get the thin even slices of baguette.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Simple Prosciutto Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette cut into ½ inch slices
- 8 oz Ricotta Cheese
- ½ lb Prosciutto thinly sliced
- 1 pint Blackberries
- 3 tbsp Balsamic Glaze
- 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt
- 5 sprig Fresh Mint just the leaves
Instructions
- Place blackberries in a bowl and use the back of a spoon to macerate until only slightly chunky.
- Smear each bread slice with ricotta cheese. Add two or three small pieces of prosciutto, then spoon macerated blackberries over the top. Next drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with salt. Lastly place a leaf or two of fresh mint on each bread slice
- These can be served right away or cover and placed in refrigerator, up to overnight.
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