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Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast Recipe

Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast Recipe
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Delight in this elegant Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast, a perfect blend of creamy ricotta, sweet honey, and fresh pear slices atop crispy toasted bread. This simple yet sophisticated toast offers a fresh and flavorful breakfast, brunch, or snack option, with optional crunch from walnuts and a refreshing hint of mint.

Ingredients

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Ricotta Spread

  • 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt

Toast

  • 4 slices of crusty bread (like sourdough or ciabatta)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Toppings

  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • A handful of chopped walnuts (optional, for crunch)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ricotta Spread: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
  2. Toast the Bread: Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Brush each side of the bread slices lightly with olive oil. Place the slices in the pan and toast for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy texture.
  3. Assemble the Toast: Spread a generous layer of the honey ricotta mixture evenly on each slice of toasted bread, creating a creamy base for the toppings.
  4. Add the Pears: Arrange the thinly sliced pears on top of the ricotta spread in an appealing pattern to enhance visual presentation and flavor layering.
  5. Finish with Nuts & Honey: Sprinkle the optional chopped walnuts over the pears to add a pleasant crunch. Drizzle additional honey over the assembled toast for extra sweetness, then garnish with fresh mint leaves to add a pop of color and a refreshing aroma.
  6. Serve: Enjoy your Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast immediately as a delightful breakfast, brunch, or snack treat that combines creamy, sweet, and fresh flavors.

Notes

  • Use ripe pears for the best sweetness and texture; Bartlett or Bosc pears work well.
  • For a vegan version, substitute ricotta with a plant-based ricotta and honey with maple syrup.
  • Toast the bread just before serving to maintain crispiness.
  • Walnuts add crunch but can be omitted or replaced with pecans or almonds for variety.
  • Adjust honey quantity based on personal sweetness preference.
  • Store leftover ricotta mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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Keywords: pear toast, ricotta toast, honey ricotta, breakfast toast, healthy snack, easy brunch recipe, fruit and cheese toast

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