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.

Bread with Ricotta and Honey
⏱ 10 min 👨‍🍳 easy 🍽 2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Generously spread the salted ricotta evenly over the toasted bread, ensuring a thick, even layer.
  4. Wash the fresh figs and slice them into quarters. Arrange them evenly over the ricotta.
  5. Drizzle the blossom honey evenly over the assembled bread slices. Adjust the amount according to your sweetness preference.
  6. Finally, sprinkle with the chopped pistachios and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves before serving, to achieve an aromatic finish.
  7. 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