Roasted mushroom crostini with whipped ricotta. An easy, unique, and flavorful appetizer! 

Roasted Mushroom Crostini with Whipped Ricotta

These Roasted Mushroom Crostini make a lovely holiday or fall or winter appetizer. 

Fresh Shiitake MushroomsRoasted Mushroom Crostini Ingredients

I can’t tell you what I love more about this recipe.  The roasted shiitake mushrooms, which are slightly crispy and flavored with sliced garlic, rosemary, and olive oil, or the whipped ricotta mixture. 

Whipped Ricotta Cheese

How to Make Whipped Ricotta: 

Whipped ricotta is just that.  Ricotta, which is whipped together in a food processor for about 15 to 20 seconds, with a touch of olive oil. After whipping, we’ll stir in a small amount of parmigiana cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. 

It is silky smooth, creamy, and totally decadent.

In my opinion, it improves the texture of the ricotta straight out of the container, particularly if you’re not using homemade ricotta cheese or a high-quality, freshly made ricotta which can be hard to come by. 

How to Make Roasted Mushroom Crostini with Whipped Ricotta

Roasted Mushroom Crostini with Whipped Ricotta

Just before serving, we’ll garnish the crostini with a touch of balsamic glaze. This is optional, but it does add something special. 

Roasted Mushroom Crostini with Whipped Ricotta

Roasted Mushroom Crostini with Whipped Ricotta

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Yield: 8 -10 Servings (16 Pieces)
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Roasted Mushroom Crostini with Whipped Ricotta. An easy, unique, and flavorful fall or winter appetizer recipe.

Equipment

Ingredients

Crostini:

  • 1 medium French baguette sliced into 16 (½-inch thick) rounds
  • 1 lb (16 ounces) shiitake mushrooms stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Whipped Ricotta:

  • ¾ cup whole fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Garnish:

  • balsamic vinegar glaze optional, but recommended

Instructions 

  • Prepare Crostini: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) with a rack in the center position. Place the bread slices on a large baking sheet and toast for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.
  • Roast Mushrooms: Increase the oven heat to 475°F (250°C). Slice the shiitake mushrooms caps into ½-inch thick slices. Spread mushrooms onto a half sheet pan. Toss with the olive oil, the sliced garlic, rosemary sprigs (breaking them apart slightly with your hands), and a generous seasoning of salt and pepper, and
  • Roast the mushrooms for 12 to 18 minutes, tossing once or twice with a wooden spoon. Remove and allow to cool in pan on rack until lukewarm. Discard rosemary sprigs.
  • Prepare Whipped Ricotta: Place ricotta and olive oil in bowl of a small food processor. Process for 10 to 15 seconds until smooth. Stir in the grated cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble: Spread each toasted baguette slice with the whipped ricotta and top with a spoonful of roasted mushrooms. Optional: Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 98kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 207mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g
Author: Laura / A Beautiful Plate
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American