Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Pear, Walnut, and Ricotta Crostini 3.7 (170) Close Servings: 4 Spoon this flavorful topping over Simple Crostini or toast from a country-style loaf. Each recipe makes enough for 16 small or 8 large crostini. Directions Divide ricotta cheese among crostini. Top each piece with several ripe pear slices and some walnut pieces. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle each with honey. Serve immediately.