Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast Delight Recipe
Enjoy a delightful and elegant Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack. This recipe combines creamy ricotta cheese sweetened with honey and vanilla, topped with thinly sliced ripe pears, a drizzle of honey, and crunchy walnuts for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting and assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
Toppings & Bread
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 4 slices of crusty bread (like sourdough or ciabatta)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- A handful of chopped walnuts (optional, for crunch)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta Spread: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Toast the Bread: Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Brush each side of the bread slices with olive oil. Toast the slices in the pan for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread a generous layer of honey ricotta on each slice of toasted bread.
- Add the Pears: Top the ricotta with the thinly sliced pears, arranging them artistically for a beautiful presentation.
- Finish with Nuts & Honey: If using, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for added texture. Drizzle additional honey over the completed toast, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve: Enjoy your elegant Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast as a delightful breakfast, brunch, or snack!
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best texture and flavor.
- Walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch and complement the sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Try using grainy or nutty breads like rye or multigrain for variation.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute ricotta with almond or cashew-based cheese and honey with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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