Name: Ricotta Toast with Honey and Figs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 slices of artisanal sourdough bread (about 1/2 inch thick); 1 cup (250g) fresh ricotta cheese, room temperature; 8 fresh figs, sliced into quarters; 3 tablespoons high-quality honey, plus extra for drizzling; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

Toast the bread

Brush both sides of each bread slice lightly with olive oil. Toast in a toaster, under a broiler, or in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crisp around the edges, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Prepare the ricotta

In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with 1 tablespoon of honey, lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and a crack of black pepper. Stir until well combined and creamy.
Assemble the toast

Spread a generous layer of the ricotta mixture (about 1/4 cup) on each slice of toast, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add the figs

Arrange the quartered figs on top of the ricotta, gently pressing them into the cheese slightly to ensure they stay in place.
Finish and garnish

Drizzle each toast with remaining honey, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fresh thyme leaves. Finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a final drizzle of olive oil.

Ricotta Toast with Honey and Figs

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