Bread with Ricotta and Honey
This simple yet elegant Pane con Ricotta e Miele recipe is a delightful homage to Italian breakfast traditions. Toasted country bread, spread with salted ricotta, sweet figs, crunchy pistachios, and fresh mint, is exquisitely finished with a drizzle of honey.
⏱ 10 min
👨🍳 easy
🍽 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 Scheiben Country bread (or sourdough bread)
- 200 g Fresh ricotta
- 3 EL Blossom honey
- 2 EL Chopped pistachios
- 2-3 Fresh figs
- 1 Prise Sea salt flakes
- Einige Blätter Fresh mint leaves
- 1 EL Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Lightly toast the country bread until golden brown and crisp. This can be done in a toaster, a pan over medium heat, or an oven.
- In a small bowl, gently stir the fresh ricotta with a pinch of sea salt to enhance its flavor. Do not overmix, to maintain its creamy texture.
- Generously spread the salted ricotta evenly over the toasted bread, ensuring a thick, even layer.
- Wash the fresh figs and slice them into quarters. Arrange them evenly over the ricotta.
- Drizzle the blossom honey evenly over the assembled bread slices. Adjust the amount according to your sweetness preference.
- Finally, sprinkle with the chopped pistachios and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves before serving, to achieve an aromatic finish.
- Optionally, drizzle a hint of olive oil over the prepared bread to round out the flavors.
Nutrition
350 kcal ·
12g Protein ·
40g Carbs ·
16g Fat