Description
Creamy whipped ricotta topped with fresh figs, honey, and basil on crispy sourdough bread – perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (room temperature works best)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
- Generous pinch of salt and black pepper
- 4 slices good-quality sourdough bread
- 4–6 large fresh figs
- Honey for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Add ricotta, olive oil, milk or heavy cream, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper to a small bowl. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the ricotta becomes light, fluffy, and whipped.
- Toast your sourdough bread slices in a toaster, skillet on medium heat, or on a baking sheet in the oven until golden brown and crispy on the outside but still tender inside.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on each piece of toast. Slice figs vertically into 2-3 slices each and arrange them attractively on top of the ricotta.
- Top each toast with fresh basil leaves, drizzle with honey, and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose figs that are slightly soft but not mushy – they should yield gently to pressure when ripe and ready to eat
- Room temperature ricotta whips more easily than cold ricotta, so take it out of the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before preparing
- Toast the bread until it’s golden and crispy to provide the perfect textural contrast to the creamy ricotta and soft figs
- Slice figs just before serving to prevent them from releasing too much juice and making the toast soggy
- Use high-quality honey as it makes a noticeable difference in the final flavor – wildflower or clover honey work particularly well
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: ~7g
- Sodium: ~250mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~7g
- Cholesterol: ~25mg
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