Christmas aperitif: crostini with porcini mushroom cream with white truffle, honey and ricotta

Today we offer you a recipe for a Christmas aperitif with an intense flavor, easy to prepare with very few ingredients. These are crostini with porcini mushroom cream with white truffle, honey and ricotta, ideal as finger food to kick off the Christmas menu with elegance and taste.

This recipe features two of the most typical autumn fruits of the earth: truffles and mushrooms, which, combined with ricotta, create a delicious idea that balances softness and crunchiness in every bite.

To complete the whole thing, a delicate drizzle of truffle-flavored acacia honey, which offers an even more enveloping tasting experience enriched by the numerous benefits of honey.

Crostini with porcini mushroom cream with white truffle, honey and ricotta: ingredients for 8 people

• 12/15 slices of bread, preferably homemade
• 1 pack of Porcini & White Truffle Cream
• 3/4 tablespoons of truffle-flavored acacia honey
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Chives

Preparation in 3 simple steps

1. Wash the chives thoroughly and cut them into small pieces.
2. Spread the ricotta on each slice of bread and then the porcini mushroom sauce with white truffle
3. Bake the crostini at 200°C for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chives, a light drizzle of truffle-flavored acacia honey and a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil, and serve.

Appetizing variations

Do you want to make your crostini even more delicious? Here are some optional ingredients that go perfectly with the recipe and can give an extra touch of taste and creativity:

• Walnuts: their crunchiness combined with the sweetness of honey and the creaminess of ricotta creates a surprising contrast, making every bite irresistible
• Parmigiano Reggiano: this cheese, aged for at least 24 months, adds a strong flavor and a slightly salty note, enhancing the truffle and mushrooms without overpowering their aroma
• Caramelized pears: the sweetness of the pear sautéed in a pan with a drizzle of honey creates an elegant contrast with the intense flavor of mushrooms and truffles.

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All that's left to do is wish you bon appétit!