Description
Sweet & Savory Peach & Prosciutto Crostini is a quick and elegant appetizer featuring juicy fresh peaches, salty prosciutto, and creamy goat cheese or ricotta on crispy toasted baguette slices, finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh herbs. This vibrant and flavorful recipe is perfect for summer gatherings or a gourmet snack, delivering a beautiful balance of sweet and savory flavors with a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh peaches, ripe and juicy, sliced into thin wedges
- Prosciutto slices, thinly sliced
- Baguette or French bread, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- Goat cheese or ricotta, for spreading
- Honey, for drizzling
- Fresh basil or mint leaves, for garnish
- Olive oil, for brushing bread
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Slice a fresh baguette into ½-inch thick pieces and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Place slices on a baking sheet and toast under a broiler or in a toaster oven until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the peaches: Wash and slice ripe peaches into thin wedges, removing the pit to ensure fresh sweetness and texture.
- Spread the cheese: Once the toasted bread slices have cooled slightly, spread a generous layer of goat cheese or ricotta evenly over each crostini as a creamy base.
- Add prosciutto and peaches: Drape thin slices of prosciutto over the cheese, then top with the peach wedges to balance sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
- Drizzle honey and garnish: Finish each crostini with a drizzle of honey for added sweetness and sprinkle fresh basil or mint leaves on top to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for optimal sweetness and juiciness.
- Toast bread slices until crunchy but not burnt to maintain a good texture contrast.
- Balance the amounts of prosciutto and cheese to avoid overpowering the peaches.
- Serve the crostini immediately after assembling for the best crispness.
- Experiment with herbs like basil, mint, or thyme for varied aromatic notes.
- Optionally garnish with freshly cracked black pepper, sea salt flakes, toasted pine nuts, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Store leftover components separately to maintain freshness: bread at room temperature in an airtight container, peaches refrigerated, and prosciutto wrapped tightly.
- For gluten-free version, substitute baguette with gluten-free bread.
- Re-toast bread slices before reassembling leftovers to restore crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostinis
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: peach crostini, prosciutto appetizer, summer appetizer, sweet and savory appetizer, easy crostini recipe
