Delightful Pumpkin Sage Crostini topped with creamy pumpkin and ricotta, earthy sage, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Fall
Servings: 6servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
1baguetteBaguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
1cupPumpkin puree
½cupRicotta cheese
½teaspoonFresh ground pepper
½cupWalnuts, chopped
2tablespoonsFresh sage, finely chopped
Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Toast for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, and fresh ground pepper. Stir until smooth, then fold in the chopped sage.
Step 3: Toast the chopped walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
Step 4: Spread the pumpkin ricotta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
Step 5: Drizzle honey over each crostini before serving.
Step 6: Serve warm or at room temperature on a platter.
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the pumpkin mixture. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers.