Description

Delightful peach crostini with whipped low-fat cottage cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of spicy hot honey, perfect for a light appetizer or snack. Toasted baguette slices are topped with creamy citrus-infused cheese, juicy peaches, crunchy pistachios, and finished with flaky sea salt for a balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Crostini

1 French baguette, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 garlic clove, cut in half

Cottage Cheese Topping

1 ½ cups low-fat cottage cheese (good culture recommended) or substitute with ricotta cheese
Zest from 1 lemon

Fruit & Garnish

2 to 3 large ripe peaches, sliced
Hot honey, for drizzling
½ cup shelled roasted pistachios, chopped
Julienned fresh basil leaves
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Optional

2 ounces prosciutto, cut into 18–20 pieces and rolled

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Baguette: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the baguette slices evenly on the baking sheet. Drizzle or brush each slice lightly with olive oil, then rub each piece with the cut side of the garlic clove to impart a subtle garlic flavor.
Bake Crostini: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the slices for 6-8 minutes, or until the crostini are lightly toasted and golden along the edges. If all the slices do not fit on one baking sheet, use an additional sheet as needed.
Make Whipped Cottage Cheese: While the crostini bake, add the low-fat cottage cheese and lemon zest to a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Assemble Crostini: Once the crostini are toasted, spread approximately one tablespoon of the whipped cottage cheese onto each slice. Top each with two peach slices, then drizzle lightly with hot honey.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the crostini with chopped roasted pistachios and julienned basil. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Optionally, add rolled prosciutto on top of the cheese before placing the peaches. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

This recipe makes about 18-22 crostini; halve the recipe if you want a smaller batch.
Excellent served as a light appetizer or even as a flavorful morning toast.
Adding prosciutto brings a savory contrast to the sweet peaches and creamy cheese.
Use ripe peaches for optimal sweetness and juiciness.
Hot honey can be substituted with regular honey if preferred, though it adds a unique spicy kick.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: peach crostini, whipped cottage cheese, hot honey, basil, appetizer, easy crostini, toasted baguette, summer appetizer, light snack