Sweet & Savory Peach & Prosciutto Crostini Recipe
This Sweet & Savory Peach & Prosciutto Crostini Recipe combines juicy ripe peaches, silky prosciutto, creamy soft cheese, and crispy toasted baguette slices for an elegant appetizer that balances sweetness and saltiness effortlessly. Perfect for summer gatherings or sophisticated snacking, it comes together in under 20 minutes with simple, fresh ingredients for a vibrant and crowd-pleasing dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (can be made vegan by substituting cheese and prosciutto)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm fresh peaches
- 8–10 thin slices of prosciutto
- 1 baguette or crusty bread loaf
- 1 cup soft cheese (ricotta or goat cheese)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh herbs such as basil or mint leaves, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing the bread
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Slice your baguette into ½-inch thick rounds and lightly brush each side with olive oil. Toast the slices in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Spread the cheese: Once the crostini are toasted and slightly cooled, spread a generous layer of soft cheese such as ricotta or goat cheese on each piece. This creamy base enhances flavor and helps hold the toppings in place.
- Add peach slices: Thinly slice fresh peaches and arrange one or two slices on top of the cheese layer. Make sure the peaches are ripe but firm to maintain their shape on the crostini.
- Layer prosciutto: Tear thin strips of prosciutto and gently drape them over the peaches. The delicate saltiness contrasts perfectly with the sweet fruit underneath.
- Final touches: Drizzle a little honey over each crostini for added sweetness, sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper, and garnish with torn basil or mint leaves. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm peaches to avoid soggy crostini.
- Do not overcrowd toppings; keep each crostini balanced for the best bite.
- Toast bread thoroughly to ensure it can hold juicy toppings without becoming soggy.
- Use high-quality prosciutto to enhance flavor and texture.
- Drizzle honey sparingly to enhance sweetness without overpowering the other flavors.
- Store components separately if making ahead to maintain freshness.
- Avoid freezing assembled crostini; freeze plain toasted bread slices if needed.
- Warm leftover toasted bread briefly before assembling fresh toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peach crostini, prosciutto appetizer, summer appetizer, sweet and savory, easy crostini recipe, ricotta crostini, goat cheese crostini
