Ricotta Cherry Toast
Fancy and simple all in one #winner
Calories 3401kcal
Ingredients
- 300 g cherries pitted
- 4 - 8 slices crusty bread
- 300 g ricotta cheese
- 4 - 8 slices proscuitto/parma ham
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- salt
- olive oil
Instructions
Roasted Cherries
- Place pitted cherries onto a baking tray, add maple syrup & balsamic vinegar and mix to combine
- Place in oven at 150c and roast for 20 - 40 minutes depending upon how cooked/syrupy you want the cherries. 30 minutes is about right for me
- Cool and store in the fridge until ready to use
Ricotta Cherry Toast
- Drizzle bread in olive oil and grill
- Add a heaped tablespoon of ricotta to bread, "artfully" place ham on side of bread and pour a spoon of cherries (and juices) over the top. Sprinkle with thyme and some maldon salt too
Notes
Essential Tools
- grill pan
- roasting tray
- measuring tools
- sharp knife
- chopping board
- cherry pitter
Tips/Tricks
- invest in a cherry pitter - makes life so much easier for only $5
- cherries will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge
- homemade ricotta will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge if stored in an airtight container
- allow cheese AND meat to come closer to room temperature before eating/using - trust me!
Nutrition
Calories: 3401kcal | Carbohydrates: 509g | Protein: 140g | Fat: 92g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 4833mg | Potassium: 2199mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 1622IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 1020mg | Iron: 31mg