If you are in need of a simple but impressive appetizer these Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini are the perfect choice. Don’t be intimidated, crostini are basically just snobby pieces of toast with fancy toppings.
I’m not really the dinner party type so I make a batch of these for my daughter and I to eat at our carpet picnics. We are classy like that! Is she the only three year old eating Roasted Grape and Ricotta Crostini for dinner, on the floor? Probably.
The most important thing to take away from this post is that if you have never tried roasted grapes, it is a must! It is like grape jelly for adults. Roasting the grapes brings out an entirely new flavor and sweetness.
I first experienced roasted grapes about ten years ago at Jax Brewery in New Orleans. While the beer sampler was amazing, it was those roasted grapes that stuck with me. Oh, and visiting Jax Brewery in the French Quarter is another Must Do!
And what doesn’t taste better with a dollop of fresh, creamy ricotta? You can definitely use store bought ricotta but if you want ultimate deliciousness check out my post on How To Make Ricotta.
*If you have more patience than I do, you can also bake crostini at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Flip the crostini half way through.
Roasted Grape and Ricotta Crostini
Ingredients
Roasted Grapes
Crostini
Instructions
Roasted Grapes
Crostini
Ricotta
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 184 Total Fat 7g Saturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 9mg Sodium 273mg Carbohydrates 25g Fiber 1g Sugar 7g Protein 7g
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tanya says
June 25, 2013 atYou are totally my kind of family! The classy carpet picnic kind! This is quite the sophisticated appetizer Nicole! Impressive, but simple. Love it!
Nicole Harris says
June 25, 2013 atThanks Tanya! You are welcome to one of our classy picnics any day!
Jutta@HungryLittleGirl says
June 26, 2013 atThey look so perfect for a weekend brunch!
I’d love to have you share this and/or any other recipe at Wednesday Extravaganza – A Foodie Link Party! Hope to see you there 🙂
http://www.hungrylittlegirl.com/1/post/2013/06/wednesday-extravaganza-34.html
Nicole Harris says
June 26, 2013 atThanks Jutta! These sure are tasty little nibbles 🙂
Angie says
June 28, 2013 atYum! I l just saw this at Whipperberry. I love ricotta, but I rarely use it. Great idea to use it on Crostini . . . and the roasted grapes sound yummy too.
Nicole Harris says
June 28, 2013 atHi Angie! Spreading ricotta on crostini is so tasty! Definitely try roasting grapes sometime … Amazing! Have a great weekend 🙂
Maria says
June 28, 2013 atOhhh the ricotta and roasted grape combination sounds REALLY good!!!! What a great idea!
Nicole Harris says
June 28, 2013 atThanks Maria! This is a delicious combination. Have a wonderful weekend!
Heather Who Needs a Cape? says
June 29, 2013 atthis looks like a perfect cocktail hour snack! YUM! Love sweet and savory! Saw you at 6 sisters:)
Would love for you to come over to Super Sunday and link this (and some more) up! http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/06/super-sunday-party-4/
Nicole Harris says
July 1, 2013 atThanks! This is a great appetizer for a girls night. Have a wonderful week!
Christie - Food Done Light says
June 30, 2013 atThese sound fantastic. I love to make ricotta but it makes a huge amount. This would be perfect for our Ladies night. They would go crazy for it. Pinning!
Nicole Harris says
July 1, 2013 atI hear ya! I have had a Ton of ricotta around my house and have been trying all sorts of different recipes with it. I have a super yummy ricotta ice cream recipe coming soon. Thanks for stopping by and for the feature!
Christie - Food Done Light says
June 30, 2013 atBTW, Thanks for sharing on Thurdays Treasures. They will be a feature this week.
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
July 2, 2013 atI love this for 2 reasons…
1) I’ve never roasted grapes before. And now I realize I need to immediately.
2) I was just looking for summer crostini recipes the other day and am so happy I came across this 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration!
Nicole Harris says
July 2, 2013 atHi Chris, I’m glad you like it! If you take away anything from this recipe it is that you MUST try roasted grapes! So good … Enjoy.
Joan@Chocolate and More says
July 3, 2013 atNicole, these are fabulous, I love the roasted grapes! Thanks for sharing at Thursday’s Treasures, I”m featurubg you this week, Have a wonderful 4th of July!
Rashmi says
December 9, 2014 atLooks delicious! I am making these for a dinner party for 20 + people this coming weekend. I have my crostini ready. The ricotta softens the bread I assume ? How early do you think I can set these up befor they could go soggy ?
Nicole Harris says
December 10, 2014 atI would prepare these as close to serving as possible. The juice from the grapes is really what you have to worry about. Or you could set up an area that the guests can assemble the crostini as they want them. Enjoy!