Description
Honey roasted cherries mingle with creamy ricotta on perfectly toasted bread, creating a luxurious breakfast experience. Sweet and tangy notes dance across crisp edges, offering a delightful Mediterranean-inspired morning treat you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slices Italian baguette (¼-inch thick)
- 26 large very ripe cherries
- 1 ½ cups (12 ounces / 340 grams) fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
Finishing Ingredients:
- Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a scorching 450°F (232°C), positioning a foil-lined baking sheet sprayed with non-stick coating.
- Gently remove cherry stems, keeping pits intact to preserve juice integrity. Luxuriously coat cherries with honey, arranging them in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- Slide the cherries into the heated oven, allowing them to roast for approximately 15 minutes until their skins crinkle and juices begin to emerge.
- During cherry roasting, arrange bread slices on a separate baking surface. Whip ricotta in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Transfer the roasted cherries from the oven, immediately replacing them with bread slices. Toast each side for 4 minutes, developing a golden-brown exterior.
- Carefully extract cherry pits by making a delicate incision along the side, permitting easy removal while maintaining the fruit’s structural integrity.
- Construct each toast by generously spreading ricotta across the crisp surface, nestling 2-3 pitted cherries atop the creamy base.
- Enhance the creation with a delicate drizzle of honey and balsamic vinegar, finishing with a whisper of sea salt to elevate the flavor profile.
- Serve immediately, offering the option for individual customization or presenting a communal platter of prepared toasts.
Notes
- Prepare cherries with stems on to preserve juiciness and prevent excessive liquid release during roasting.
- Roast cherries at high temperature to develop rich caramelized flavors and create a wrinkled, intensely sweet texture.
- Whip ricotta until smooth and creamy for a luxurious, spreadable consistency that complements the roasted cherries.
- Pit cherries carefully after roasting to make removal easier and maintain their delicate structure.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar and honey for a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and rich flavor profiles.
- Customize toast assembly by letting guests create their own personalized combinations at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg