Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast Delight Recipe
Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast Delight is a simple yet elegant breakfast or snack recipe featuring toasted sourdough bread topped with a luscious ricotta cheese mixture, fresh pear slices, honey drizzle, and a touch of cinnamon and lemon zest. Garnished with crunchy pistachios and fresh mint, this recipe offers a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread
- 4 slices thick-cut sourdough bread
- 1 tsp olive oil, for brushing
Ricotta Mixture
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp wildflower honey
- 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Toppings
- 2 ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears, thinly sliced
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
- 1 tbsp toasted chopped pistachios (optional)
- A few fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Preheat a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly brush each side of the sourdough slices with olive oil, then place them in the pan. Toast for 2–3 minutes per side until golden-brown and crisp.
- Prepare the Ricotta Spread: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, wildflower honey, freshly grated lemon zest, and ground cinnamon. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and well-incorporated.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread an even layer of the ricotta mixture onto each toasted slice, reaching the edges. Arrange the thin pear slices in an overlapping layer on top of the ricotta. Drizzle the remaining honey over the pears.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each toast, add toasted pistachios if using, and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Let the assembled toasts rest for one minute to meld the flavors, then serve immediately while the bread remains crisp and the ricotta cool and velvety.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears to ensure easy slicing and a nice texture contrast.
- To toast bread evenly, make sure the pan is properly preheated and the oil is lightly applied.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pistachios.
- Fresh mint leaves add a refreshing finish but can be substituted with basil for a different herbal note.
- This toast is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the bread and freshness of the toppings.
Keywords: ricotta toast, pear toast, honey ricotta, breakfast toast, easy breakfast, sourdough toast, healthy snack, vegetarian breakfast
