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Pear and Crostini Canapé


Gather The Goods


French Baguette or Endive

1-1 1/2 cups ricotta-

¼ cup Perfect Puree Napa Pear Puree

2 teaspoons lemon zest

Salt to taste

Finishing oil

Candied ginger, minced

Smoked salt

Edible flower petals and Micro greens as garnish



Make It


1.    Cut the baguette on a sharp bias to create long strips of crostini. If using endive, pick and clean the prettiest leaves.

2.    In a medium bowl whip, the ricotta with the Perfect Puree Napa Pear Puree, and lemon zest. Season with salt to taste.

3.    Pipe the ricotta mixture onto the crostini or the endive. Drizzle with finishing oil and sprinkle the candied ginger and smoked salt.

4.    Garnish with the edible flowers and micro greens.