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Strawberry Lilac Crostinis

Amy Traynor
This sweet and savory appetizer combines strawberries in lilac syrup with ricotta cheese on crisp, golden crostinis.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 crostinis

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups strawberries, sliced
  • ¼ cup lilac syrup (see Notes)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 12 toasted baguette slices
  • balsamic vinegar
  • flakey sea salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Begin by making the crostinis. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Slice a thick baguette into at least twelve 1/2 inch slices.
  • Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the baguette slices for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • While the baguette slices are baking, combine the strawberry slices and lilac syrup in a mixing bowl.
  • Once the crostinis are done and have cooled for a few minutes, spread each one with a layer of ricotta cheese, then top with lilac syrup-coated strawberries.
  • Drizzle each crostini with balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh lilac flowers and strawberry blossoms (optional).

Notes

Find the full Lilac Simple Syrup recipe here!
Keyword brunch, crostini, edible flowers, floral syrup, lilac syrup, strawberry
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