Whipped Cottage Cheese Crostini with Hot Honey
Crunchy toasted baguette topped with creamy whipped cottage cheese, prosciutto, hot honey, and fresh thyme. An easy appetizer for dinner parties and the holidays.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 86kcal
Ingredients
- 12 baguette slices about 1/2 inch thick, about 1/2 a stick
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp hot honey divided
- 4 prosciutto slices
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.12 baguette slices, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Add the cottage cheese and 1 tbsp of hot honey to a small food processor or high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and add salt and ground black pepper to your liking.1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Spread or pipe the whipped cottage cheese generously over the toasted baguette slices. Add the prosciutto, drizzle with the remaining 2 tbsp of hot honey, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately.3 tbsp hot honey, 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves, 4 prosciutto slices
Notes
Make ahead: Refrigerate the whipped cheese in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Let it soften briefly and stir before spreading. Toast the bread on the day and add the toppings just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.2mg
