Fig and Salami Crostini

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Meat
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 20 min
Yield: 14 crostini
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 20 min
Yield: 14 crostini

Ingredients

  1. 14 slices baguette (1/4 inch thick)
  2. 3 tablespoons olive oil
  3. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  4. 1/4 cup honey
  5. Three 2-inch strips lemon zest, removed with a peeler
  6. 1 cinnamon stick
  7. 7 dried figs, each cut into 6 pieces
  8. 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  9. 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  10. 3 tablespoons olive oil
  11. 3 ounces spicy Calabrian salami, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  12. 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves, optional

Instructions

  1. For the crostini: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Brush the slices of baguette with the olive oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with the salt and bake until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the crostini to a wire rack to cool.
  3. For the topping: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, lemon zest, cinnamon and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the figs. Allow the figs to steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the softened figs to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the ricotta, salt and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Puree until light, fluffy and smooth.
  5. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil and the chopped salami. Cook, stirring often, until the salami is golden brown and crispy. Drain well on a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. To assemble, spread some fig ricotta over each crostini. Top with a sprinkling of crispy salami and a few basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 14 servings
Calories 167
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 5 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Sodium 183 mg
Serving Size 1 of 14 servings
Calories 167
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 5 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Sodium 183 mg

Reviews

Jordan Shaw
These have such a great taste. There easy serve and great for a group!
Anthony Bass
It’s SALUMI! Not Salami! Why even include shows that you can’t keep up with? No one can find this recipe when ‘Giada Entertains’ episodes stop halfway through the season! I understand the pandemic issues currently, however, this was a problem from day one on this site. Rant over, thank you.

 

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