Brown Butter Ramps and Oyster Mushrooms on Ricotta Crostini
Brown Butter Ramps and Oyster Mushrooms on Ricotta Crostini is an elegant appetizer featuring nutty brown butter, savory mushrooms, and tender ramps layered over creamy ricotta on crisp toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- baguette or crusty bread, sliced
- ricotta cheese
- oyster mushrooms, torn into pieces
- ramps (bulbs and greens), chopped
- butter
- olive oil
- garlic, minced
- salt
- black pepper
- lemon zest (optional)
- fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook until golden brown and nutty.
- Add oyster mushrooms and cook until tender and lightly browned.
- Stir in chopped ramps and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and add lemon zest and herbs if using.
- Spread ricotta on each toasted crostini.
- Spoon the warm mushroom and ramp mixture over the ricotta.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute oyster mushrooms with cremini or shiitake if needed.
- Use green onions and garlic in place of ramps if unavailable.
- Add chili flakes or honey for flavor variation.
- Top with shaved Parmesan for extra richness.
- Store topping separately and assemble fresh for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
