Preserved Lemon Crostini

Use ricotta cheese in this recipe as it offers a subtle flavour that lets the lemons shine. Find Moroccan preserved lemons in your favourite local specialty grocery or kitchen store (like Our Daily Brett or Zest Kitchenware).

Servings 6

Ingredients

1 1 baguette, sliced into ½” pieces, about 12 pieces
olive oil
2-3 pieces of preserved lemon
1/2 cup ricotta
fresh basil, rolled up and sliced in thin ribbons (chiffonade)
fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Drizzle both sides of the bread with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
Toast for about 3-4 minutes on one side and flip over, toasting another 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Rinse the preserved lemon to remove excess salt. Drain on paper towel. Finely chop the lemon.
Spread a generous layer of ricotta on each slice.
Top each slice with preserved lemon.
Garnish with the basil and fresh ground black pepper.
Optional: drizzle a wee bit of olive oil or honey on top.
Arrange on a platter and serve.

Notes

Tips:

Allow 2 per person as an appetizer.
Swap fresh basil with thyme or dill.