Hot Honey Ricotta Bruschetta (Print)

Crispy baguette with creamy whipped ricotta, spicy hot honey drizzle, and crunchy chili topping.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Ricotta Spread

03 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream
05 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Hot Honey

07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons chili crisp
10 - Flaky sea salt for garnish
11 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Toast for 7 to 9 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes without boiling, then remove from heat and let infuse.
04 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of whipped ricotta on each toasted baguette slice.
05 - Drizzle each bruschetta with warm hot honey, then top with a small spoonful of chili crisp.
06 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • The ricotta stays creamy and light while the honey adds drama without being overpowering, creating that perfect sweet-spicy-salty balance.
  • Everyone assumes you spent hours on it, but you'll know the truth was mostly just good timing and confidence.
02 -
  • Temperature timing is real: the honey should be warm when it hits the ricotta, not hot enough to melt it, and not cool or the magic disappears.
  • Don't over-whip the ricotta or you'll actually deflate it instead of making it fluffier, so stop when it looks light and cheerful.
03 -
  • Brush the baguette slices lightly rather than soaking them, because too much oil makes them greasy instead of crispy and luxurious.
  • Whisk the ricotta mixture by hand instead of using a food processor, which can make it gluey and dense instead of fluffy and cloud-like.
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