How long does it take to make Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe?

The total time to make Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe is 20 minutes. Preparation takes 5 minutes and cooking takes 15 minutes.

Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 Ciabatta bread cut into smaller slices; 15 Cherry tomatoes halved; 25 Del Monte Black Olives sliced; 200 grams Ricotta Cheese; 15 Basil leaves or oregano, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pinch Salt; 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon Rosemary

Uma Raghuraman

April 17, 2025

1163 Ratings

Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe - Recipe image with step-by-step cooking instructions

Time:Prep: 5 M|Cook: 15 M|Total: 20 M

Makes:4 Servings

Meal:Appetizer

Cuisine:Italian Recipes

Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe is made ciabatta bread and topped with the more common Italian cottage cheese called “Ricotta”. Ricotta has a very ancient history in Italian cuisine. Applying a thick coat of Ricotta Cheese on oven baked Ciabatta makes for an ideal starter to a long party evening. The Ricotta topped Crostini can be made to look and taste more appealing with a generous topping of olives, tomatoes and basil. One can also sprinkle oregano and chilli flakes depending on taste preference.

Serve Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe with Desi Style Masala Pasta Recipe and Gulkand panna cotta for an Indo-Italian fusion dinner.

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Serve Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe with Desi Style Masala Pasta Recipe and Gulkand panna cotta for an Indo-Italian fusion dinner.

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Ingredients

1 Ciabatta bread, cut into smaller slices

15 Cherry tomatoes, halved

25 Del Monte Black Olives, sliced

200 grams Ricotta Cheese

15 Basil leaves, or oregano, finely chopped

2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 pinch Salt

1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme leaves

1 teaspoon Rosemary

Instructions for Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Making this easy Italian Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes recipe requires pre-heating the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.

Arrange the ciabatta bread on a greased baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.

Toast the bread in the oven, placing them on the middle rack at 180 degrees Celsius for 7-8 minutes or until the sides of the bread turn brown.

Meanwhile, crumble the ricotta cheese and mix it well with the herbs and salt.

Spread the cheese evenly on top of the toasted pieces of bread.

Arrange the tomatoes and olives on top of the cheese.

You can drizzle Del Monte tomato ketchup on top and serve. Your Italian party appetizer is ready to be served with Desi Style Masala Pasta Recipe and Gulkand panna cotta for an Indo-Italian fusion dinner.!!!

Recipe Tags

Party Food Recipes,Vegetarian Recipes,Tomato Recipes,Party Starter & Appetizer Recipes,Olive Recipes,Italian Recipes,Cheese Recipes,Delmonte Italian Recipe Contest 2016

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