Pistachio and Ricotta Crostini with Honey Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Crunchy toasted baguette slices topped with creamy ricotta and crushed pistachios, finished with a touch of honey for a sweet-savory bite. This Italian-inspired brunch recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, combines baguette, ricotta cheese, pistachios, shelled and chopped into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 small, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces baguette
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange 20 slices of baguette on a baking sheet and brush each slice with 2 tbsp olive oil evenly. Toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 cup ricotta cheese with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, stirring until smooth and fragrant.
Step 3: Spread about 1 tbsp of the ricotta mixture evenly on each toasted baguette slice.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pistachios generously over the ricotta-topped crostini.
Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp honey over all crostini and serve immediately for a delightful sweet-savory nibble.