# Components:
→ Bruschetta
01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Whipped Ricotta
03 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Hot Honey
08 - 1/4 cup honey
09 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Topping
11 - 2 tablespoons chili crunch
12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Toast for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
02 - In a food processor or bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend or whip until smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Warm for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and runny. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on each toasted baguette slice. Drizzle with hot honey and top with a small spoonful of chili crunch.
05 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
