These Ricotta Crostini with Summer Berries and Honey is a deliciously sweet, crunchy, and creamy easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any summer gathering!
I adore throwing summer parties, but I try to make them as EASY and SIMPLE to put together as possible. That was the inspiration behind these scrumptious Ricotta Crostini appetizers.
🌟 What makes these crostini great summer for parties
Here are 4 reasons why this vibrant Ricotta Crostini appetizer is everything you want in a party recipe:
- Small ingredient list: This recipe calls for just 5 ingredients. No rushing around to different stores to find what you need!
- Easy to make: The prep work for these crostini is a breeze — and there’s no baking!
- Fast: This whole dish comes together in about 10 minutes.
- Crazy delicious: Bursting with summer berry and honey flavors, this sweet starter will be a memorable kick off to your party.
🛒 Ingredient notes
All you need to make these sweet appetizers are:
Baguette – You’ll need a sturdy bread to hold the cheese and fruit.
Ricotta cheese – This slightly sweet cheese perfectly complements the sweet fruit and honey.
Summer berries – use your choice of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, or other fruit you enjoy.
Honey and mint leaves – for extra garnish.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
1. Slice the baguette and spread each piece with ricotta cheese.
2. Top each with a few berries.
3. Drizzle on some honey.
4. Sprinkle with chopped mint leaves.
That’s it!
❓Recipe FAQs
Yes, if you prefer, you can use whipped cream cheese instead?
It’s best to make this shortly before serving so the baguette doesn’t get soggy and the fruit and cheese don’t dry out.
Which wines pair well with crostini
In my summer food & wine pairing party tutorial, I suggest pairing this Summer Berry Crostini appetizer with a bright & lively Riesling. It’s also AMAZING with bubbly!
This dish also pairs deliciously with my Tropical Sangria recipe. So easy to make, and so perfect for summer!
More summer recipes
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Ricotta Crostini with Summer Berries and Honey
Ingredients
- 2 French baguettes
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 pint mixed summer berries of your choice, try raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, Marionberries, strawberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon freshly chopped mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Slice baguette into 1-1/2″ slices at a diagonal.
- Spread about a tablespoon of ricotta cheese evenly onto each slice.
- Top each slice with 3-5 berries of your choice.
- Drizzle about a tsp of honey over each slice.
- Sprinkle a few chopped mint leaves over each slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use whipped cream cheese instead of ricotta cheese.
- You can use whatever summer berries you have on hand – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, marionberries…
- Drizzle more honey if you prefer a sweeter summer berry crostini.
- The mint is optional!
- Serve immediately. The ingredients will soften the bread, and if left too long, the bread could become soggy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is the perfect summer appetizer.. Plus I love that it is so easy and quick to prepare.
Right? I love quick and easy dishes! Thanks! :)
Oh holy moly this is tasty! I love using fresh berries this time of year! Plus, honey makes everything taste extra delicious!
I love fresh berries, as well! I can’t resist them! :) Thanks, Marcie!
What a lovely and delicious app! I love that it’s so easy to put together — perfect for last-minute get togethers!
I agree! Thanks, Patricia!
Love how this is both beautiful and delicious – what an impressive tray of food to serve up and so refreshing in the summer hot weather too with the bursting berries and creamy ricotta!
Thank you, Pech! They’re also so easy!
These are so pretty—they’re an amazing addition to any summer party!
Thank you, Catherine!
Oh my goodness!! So cute , delicious and inviting 👌
Thanks so much, Soniya! I hope you like them!
This is delicious! And I love that it’s so simple. Thank you for sharing it!
I’m a sucker for tasty and easy recipes! Thank you! :)
This is so yummy, easy, and classy! I’m sure it pairs wonderfully with riesling.
Thanks, Kelsey! :)
I love crostinis for a party, and your combo with ricotta is so refreshing!
I love them, too! Thanks, Nichole!
This is the perfect appetizer for a summer gathering! So delicious!
Thanks so much, Brittany!