Cranberry Whipped Ricotta Crostini

Cranberry Whipped Ricotta Crostini

  • prep: 20 min
  • cook: 10 min
  • total: 30 min
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  • Summary

    Tiny toasted baguette slices spread with creamy whipped ricotta cheese and topped with colourful lightly sweetened cranberries make a popular holiday appetizer.

    Ingredients

    • 12 slices baguette, (1/2 inch thick, cut on the diagonal)
    • olive oil (extra virgin, for brushing the baguette slices)
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
    • 1.5 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
    • 1/2 tsp orange zest (finely grated)
    • 1/4 tsp sea salt
    • 3/4 cup fresh cranberries (coarsely chopped)
    • 2 tbsp orange juice (or orange liqueur like Triple Sec)
    • 2 tbsp sweetener (* see recipe notes below)
    • fresh thyme leaves
    • flaky sea salt

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 12
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 50 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 4 g 5.93%
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g 9.39%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 11 mg 3.51%
    • Sodium: 232 mg 9.66%
    • Calcium: 44 mg 4.38%
    • Potassium: 28 mg 0.79%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 0 mg 0.51%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0.93%
    • Sugar: 0 g
    • Protein: 2 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Vitamin A 1.93%
    • Vitamin C 1.65%
    • Vitamin D 0.52%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat1
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch0
    • Exchange - Vegetables0
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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