Plum & Ricotta Toast

Name: Plum & Ricotta Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 slices bread (thick-cut, sourdough or ciabatta); 1 cup ricotta cheese (fresh, full-fat, at room temperature); 3 pcs plum (ripe but firm, pitted and thinly sliced); 2 tsp honey (for drizzling); 1 tsp olive oil (for brushing bread); 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly cracked); 1 pinch red chili powder (for a subtle kick); 6 pcs basil leaves (fresh, torn if large)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Creamy, dreamy ricotta spread over thick slices of crusty bread, topped with juicy, slightly sweet plums. A 10-minute breakfast or snack that tastes like a bakery treat but comes together in your own kitchen. Finish with a drizzle of honey and a pinch of chili for a whisper of heat.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 SLICE

226 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~2 min
Prepare the ricotta spread.
In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
grill · ~4 min
Toast the bread.
Brush both sides of each bread slice lightly with olive oil. Toast in a toaster or on a hot grill pan over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
TIPWatch the bread carefully — it goes from golden to burnt in seconds on a grill pan.
assemble · ~3 min
Spread the ricotta and layer plums.
1.Spread a generous layer of the seasoned ricotta on each toast.
2.Fan out the plum slices over the ricotta.
garnish · ~1 min
Add the finishing touches.
1.Drizzle honey over the plums.
2.Finish with a light dusting of red chili powder and scatter basil leaves on top.
TIPDon't skip the chili — it brightens the sweet plums and makes the toast sing.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Bring the ricotta to room temperature before mixing — it spreads more smoothly and tastes creamier.
2
Use ripe but firm plums so they hold their shape when sliced and don't turn the toast soggy.
3
Toast the bread on a grill pan for extra char marks and a smoky flavor that contrasts with the creamy ricotta.
4
Drizzle honey just before serving to keep it from soaking into the bread and losing its distinct sweetness.
5
Tear basil leaves instead of chopping them to avoid bruising and release more aromatic oils.
6
Leftover assembled toasts can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 hours, but the bread will soften.

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