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
In a small bowl, combine ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sea salt.
Whisk together for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Set aside.
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.
Spread ricotta mixture onto your toast.
Cut figs in half and lay 4 fig halves on each slice of toast.
Sprinkle on the walnuts.
Garnish each toast with a light drizzle of honey, pinch of sea salt, and a little lemon zest.