Description
Pear Honey Ricotta Toast is a simple yet delicious recipe combining creamy ricotta, sweet pears, and honey on toasted bread. It’s a nutritious and versatile option perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of whole grain or sourdough bread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: crushed nuts (walnuts or pistachios)
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crispy.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spread a generous layer of the ricotta mixture on each slice of toasted bread.
- Arrange the thin slices of pear over the ricotta.
- If desired, sprinkle crushed nuts on top.
- Drizzle a little extra honey over the assembled toast.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for the best sweetness and juiciness.
- Adjust honey to your preferred sweetness level.
- Walnuts or pistachios add a nice crunch.
- This toast can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Toasting and Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 (will vary based on bread and toppings)
- Sugar: 15-25g
- Sodium: 100-200mg
- Fat: 10-20g
- Saturated Fat: 5-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30-40g
- Fiber: 4-6g
- Protein: 10-15g
- Cholesterol: 20-30mg