Description
A delightful treat that combines creamy ricotta with the sweet, smoky flavor of grilled nectarines, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 4 slices of crusty bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta)
- 2 ripe nectarines, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- A handful of fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the sliced nectarines lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place the nectarines cut-side down on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes until they have nice grill marks and are slightly softened. Flip them over and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from the grill and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the fresh ricotta cheese. Using a fork or a hand mixer, whip the ricotta until it becomes creamy and smooth. You can add a pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of honey to enhance the flavor.
- In the same grill or grill pan, add the slices of crusty bread. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on each slice of toasted bread. Top with the grilled nectarines, arranging them artfully.
- Drizzle a little honey over the top of each toast for sweetness. Sprinkle with sea salt and, if desired, a bit of freshly cracked black pepper. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Arrange the whipped ricotta toasts on a serving platter and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use cottage cheese instead of ricotta.
- For a vegan version, try using a plant-based ricotta.
- If nectarines are out of season, peaches make a great substitute.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a vegan sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Whipped Ricotta, Grilled Nectarines, Toast, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert