Hot Honey Ricotta Bruschetta (Printable Version)

Toasted baguette with creamy whipped ricotta, spicy honey drizzle, and crunchy chili topping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bruschetta Base

01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Whipped Ricotta

03 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Hot Honey

08 - 1/4 cup honey
09 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Topping and Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chili crunch
12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Toast in oven for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
03 - In a food processor or bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend or whip until smooth and creamy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
04 - In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Warm for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and runny. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on each toasted baguette slice.
06 - Drizzle hot honey over ricotta, then top with a small spoonful of chili crunch.
07 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 25 minutes, which means you can prep it while guests are arriving.
  • The contrast of creamy, spicy, and crispy in every bite keeps people reaching for more.
  • It feels fancy enough for a dinner party but casual enough for a weeknight snack.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step for the baguette—warm bread absorbs the ricotta unevenly, but room-temperature toast holds the toppings in perfect proportion.
  • Assemble these right before serving because the toast will soften the longer it sits with ricotta on top, and you want that contrast between crispy and creamy.
03 -
  • Make the whipped ricotta ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge—it keeps for two days and actually tastes better when the flavors have melded overnight.
  • Toast your bread right before assembly so it's still warm enough to hold the toppings but cool enough to handle without burning your fingers.
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