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Roasted Grape & Whipped Ricotta Crostini

Sweet, jammy roasted grapes meet creamy whipped ricotta on crisp crostini — finished with olive oil and flaky salt. It’s a simple, elegant bite that feels like Italian aperitivo season dressed up for early fall.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 287kcal
Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor (or whisk + bowl)
  • Serrated knife
  • Sheet pan (for toasting bread)

Ingredients

Roasted Grapes

  • 2 cups seedless red or black grapes stemmed
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Whipped Ricotta

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta drained if watery
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt

Crostini

  • 1 baguette cut into ½-inch slices
  • Olive oil for brushing

To finish

  • Flaky sea salt
  • Fresh thyme leaves optional
  • Toast Walnuts or pistachios

Instructions

  • Roast the grapes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss grapes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast 15–20 minutes, shaking once, until grapes are blistered and jammy.
  • Make the whipped ricotta: In a food processor (or by hand), whip ricotta with olive oil, honey, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
  • Toast the bread: Arrange baguette slices on a sheet pan. Brush with olive oil and toast at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, until golden and crisp.
  • Assemble crostini: Spread each toast with whipped ricotta, top with roasted grapes, and sprinkle with flaky salt, thyme leaves or nuts.
  • Serve: Arrange on a platter and drizzle with a little extra olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Shortcut → Use store-bought whipped ricotta or mascarpone.
  • Make-ahead → Roast grapes and whip ricotta a day ahead; assemble just before serving.
  • Variation → Add toasted walnuts or pistachios for crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg