I’m not going to lie, my tomatoes didn’t turn out so pretty. It almost turned into a chutney, just a thicker, chunkier tomato spread. But it was still so delicious – the tomatoes get caramelized and they are heavenly!! I cut my tomatoes into thin slices, but in the recipe I wrote to just cut them in half and seed them. They will turn out much pretty that way!
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Halve the tomatoes, remove the seeds and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic and top with the garlic, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix until all the tomatoes are coated evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes become concentrated and caramelized.
On a smaller pan, arrange the bread slices and brush with olive oil on both sides. Bake for 8-10 minutes (at the same temp as the bread) until the tops are golden.
Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, half & half and Italian seasoning (use depending on your taste) in a small bowl and stir. Set aside.
Once the bread has cooled a bit, top each slice evenly with ricotta mixture. Follow with the roasted tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and a drizzle of balsamic if desired.
https://simplycleanandfitmom.com/2014/09/roasted-tomato-and-herb-ricotta-crostini/(Source; Adapted from Ina Garten)