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June 24, 2013 By Nicole Harris 18 Comments

Crostini with Fresh Ricotta and Roasted Grapes

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If you are in need of a simple but impressive appetizer these Crostini with Fresh Ricotta and Roasted Grapes are the perfect choice.  Don’t be intimidated, crostini are basically just snobby pieces of toast with fancy toppings.  

crostini topped with ricotta and cooked grapes, more ingredients unassembled in the background

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Easy Crostini Appetizer

 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.

spoon with ricotta next to bowls with ricotta and grapes, crostini on side

 

ricotta and roasted grape crostini on wooden board

Roasted Grape and Ricotta Crostini

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

If you are in need of a simple but impressive appetizer these Crostini with Fresh Ricotta and Roasted Grapes are the perfect choice.  Don't be intimidated, crostini are basically just snobby pieces of toast with fancy toppings.  

Ingredients

Roasted Grapes

  • 1 lb Grapes
  • Sea Salt
  • 1 Tb Olive Oil

Crostini

  • 1 crusty French or Sour Dough Baguette
  • 1-2 Tb Olive Oil
  • 8 ounces Ricotta, How To Make Ricotta

Instructions

Roasted Grapes

  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Wash grapes and break into small bunches.
  3. Toss with olive oil until evenly coated then transfer to a baking dish.
  4. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the grapes begin to release their juices.
  5. Remove from oven, sprinkle with salt and let cool for at least 5 minutes.

Crostini

  1. Slice baguette into 1/4-1/2 inch rounds.
  2. Brush both sides with olive oil.
  3. Broil on high for 1-2 minutes on each side or until brown.*

Ricotta

  1. Use store bought ricotta to spread onto the crostini or make your own ( How To Make Ricotta ).
  2. Spread a even layer of ricotta on each slice of bread and top with 2-3 roasted grapes.

Notes

*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.

Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 184Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 9mgSodium 273mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 1gSugar 7gProtein 7g

Nutritional information on WonkyWonderful is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

© Nicole Harris
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizer
ricotta and roasted grape crostini on wooden board

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  1. tanya says

    June 25, 2013 at

    You are totally my kind of family! The classy carpet picnic kind! This is quite the sophisticated appetizer Nicole! Impressive, but simple. Love it!

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      June 25, 2013 at

      Thanks Tanya! You are welcome to one of our classy picnics any day!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    June 26, 2013 at

    They 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

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      June 26, 2013 at

      Thanks Jutta! These sure are tasty little nibbles 🙂

      Reply
  3. Angie says

    June 28, 2013 at

    Yum! 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.

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      June 28, 2013 at

      Hi Angie! Spreading ricotta on crostini is so tasty! Definitely try roasting grapes sometime … Amazing! Have a great weekend 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maria says

    June 28, 2013 at

    Ohhh the ricotta and roasted grape combination sounds REALLY good!!!! What a great idea!

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      June 28, 2013 at

      Thanks Maria! This is a delicious combination. Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  5. Heather Who Needs a Cape? says

    June 29, 2013 at

    this 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/

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      July 1, 2013 at

      Thanks! This is a great appetizer for a girls night. Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  6. Christie - Food Done Light says

    June 30, 2013 at

    These 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!

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      July 1, 2013 at

      I 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!

      Reply
  7. Christie - Food Done Light says

    June 30, 2013 at

    BTW, Thanks for sharing on Thurdays Treasures. They will be a feature this week.

    Reply
  8. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    July 2, 2013 at

    I 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!

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      July 2, 2013 at

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  9. [email protected] and More says

    July 3, 2013 at

    Nicole, 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!

    Reply
  10. Rashmi says

    December 9, 2014 at

    Looks 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 ?

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    • Nicole Harris says

      December 10, 2014 at

      I 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!

      Reply

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