Honey Ricotta Fig Toast

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

If you love figs, this recipe is undoubtedly one of the easiest ways to enjoy the natural flavors of this delicious fruit. Simply smear your toast with a no-fuss whipped lemon honey ricotta spread, top on some fresh figs, and sprinkle on some toasted walnuts. Voila! You’re done! But, if you want to elevate this recipe into something a little more elegant, make every bite gooey by drizzling on a little more honey, round off the sweetness with a dash of sea salt, and finishing everything off with some fresh lemon zest. This is a perfect energy-boosting treat you can enjoy any time of the day. Serve this to your friends, and they’ll completely forget about avocado toast.

Ingredients

Fig Spread

  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

  • 1 tablespoon of heavy cream

  • Zest of 1/2 a lemon

  • 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 tablespoon of honey

  • Dash of sea salt

Fig Toast

  • 2 slices of whole grain bread

  • 1 teaspoon of walnut oil

  • 4 brown turkey figs

  • 1 tablespoon of chopped lightly toasted walnuts

Optional Garnish

  • Light drizzle of honey

  • Pinch of sea salt

  • Lemon zest

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sea salt.

  2. Whisk together for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Set aside.

  3. Brush toast on both sides with walnut oil and toast on a grill or cast iron pan on both sides until toasted to your preference.

  4. Spread ricotta mixture onto your toast.

  5. Cut figs in half and lay 4 fig halves on each slice of toast.

  6. Sprinkle on the walnuts.

  7. Garnish each toast with a light drizzle of honey, pinch of sea salt, and a little lemon zest.