Nothing makes me as happy as serving (and enjoying) this incredibly delicious appetizer with a chilled glass of rosé. While I love to serve this in the warm summer months, you can prepare these any time of year since cherry tomatoes are available year-round.
I often make a big batch of slow-roasted tomato jam in the summer to use in fall recipes, but when I want to enjoy the caramelized tomato, shallot, and garlic mixture at the last minute, I'll reach for a sauté pan and make a smaller batch right on top of the stove. It takes just a few minutes to put together. And best of all, it doesn’t overheat the kitchen.
So Seriously Simple to prepare, these toasts incorporate the flavors of warm summer days with a Provençal touch. The tomato mixture includes golden shallot slivers and softened sweetened garlic cloves. The thyme branches add their own Mediterranean twist. Toast the bread slices two hours ahead and assemble right before serving.
Cherry Tomato Crostini With Ricotta Cheese
Makes 16 crostini
