Description
This Whipped Cottage Cheese and Hot Honey Peach Crostini recipe offers a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors perfect for a light appetizer or party snack. Crisp toasted baguette slices are topped with a smooth, flavorful cottage cheese mixture, juicy fresh peaches, a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey, and fresh basil for a refreshing and elegant bite.
Ingredients
Bread and Topping
- 36 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cottage Cheese Mixture
- 1-1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon hot honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Dash coarsely ground pepper
Toppings
- 2 medium peaches, sliced
- 12 fresh basil leaves, sliced thinly
- Additional grated lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the crostini: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange the baguette slices on a large, ungreased baking sheet. Brush the tops of the slices lightly with olive oil. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crisp. Allow the slices to cool on the baking sheet.
- Make the topping: In the meantime, combine the cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon of hot honey, grated lemon zest, sea salt, and coarsely ground pepper in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Build the appetizers: Spread a generous layer of the whipped cottage cheese mixture over each toasted baguette slice. Top with fresh peach slices. Drizzle additional hot honey over the crostini, then garnish with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves and some extra grated lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to ensure easy slicing and the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey according to your preferred level of sweetness and spice.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based ricotta or cream cheese alternative.
- The crostini are best served fresh to keep the bread crisp.
- Leftover whipped cottage cheese topping can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
