Description
Enjoy a delightful combination of sweet and savory with these Roasted Grapes on Ricotta Toasts. This easy appetizer features juicy grapes roasted to caramelized perfection, served atop creamy ricotta spread on crunchy toasted bread slices. Enhanced with fresh thyme, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of black pepper, these toasts offer a sophisticated yet simple flavor profile perfect for fall entertaining or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Grapes
- 1 cup seedless red grapes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of salt
For the Toasts
- 4 slices of crusty bread (such as sourdough or baguette)
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the grapes.
- Prepare Grapes: Toss the seedless red grapes with olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly coated for roasting.
- Roast Grapes: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the grapes for 20 minutes or until they become soft and slightly caramelized, bringing out their natural sweetness.
- Toast Bread: While grapes are roasting, toast your bread slices until they turn golden brown and crisp, providing a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Assemble Toasts: Spread each toasted bread slice generously with whole-milk ricotta cheese, then top with the warm roasted grapes.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle honey over the toasts if desired and finish with freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately to enjoy the toasts warm.
Notes
- Swap fresh thyme for rosemary for a different herbal flavor twist.
- Use whipped feta instead of ricotta for a saltier, tangier profile.
- These toasts are best served warm but can be prepared ahead by roasting grapes and toasting bread, then assembling just before serving.
