ricotta crostini with thyme and dried oregano

Name: Ricotta Crostini With Thyme and Dried Oregano
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: - about 8 slices (about 3/4-inch thick) crusty bread such as ciabatta or levain, chewy and substantial but not very sour; - kosher or table salt, to taste; 2 cup(s) fresh ricotta, at cool room temperature; 1 cup(s) whole milk; 1 teaspoon(s) coarse sea salt; 1 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 2 large garlic cloves, halved (do not peel).

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Raven Higheagle

Prescott, AZ

Updated on Jun 1, 2014

Use this recipe as a guide. I had made fresh ricotta and so did not use any milk, so based on the texture of the ricotta you make or buy, use your judgement re using milk — you might not need any either. Also, I loved the flavor of the fresh thyme, but use whatever herbs you like best or have on hand.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Broil

yield Makes 3 Cups

Ingredients

- about 8 slices (about 3/4-inch thick) crusty bread such as ciabatta or levain, chewy and substantial but not very sour
- kosher or table salt, to taste
2 cups fresh ricotta, at cool room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 large garlic cloves, halved (do not peel).

How To Make ricotta crostini with thyme and dried oregano

Step 1

Heat a grill or broiler to very hot.

Step 2

If bread slices are very large, cut in half or thirds.
Step 3

Brush bread slices on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with table or kosher salt
Step 4

In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a bowl, whisk ricotta and milk (if using) together until light and fluffy.
Step 5

Season with salt to taste and mix well.
Step 6

Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, thyme and oregano
Step 7

Drizzle more olive oil on top, about a tablespoon or so.
Step 8

Grill or broil the bread until toasted all over and lightly charred in places.
Step 9

Lightly rub each slice on one side with the cut side of a garlic clove.
Step 10

Serve hot, with ricotta mixture on the side.
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