Challah Bruschetta with Lemon Ricotta and Honey

Name: Challah Bruschetta with Lemon Ricotta and Honey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 fresh lemons; 2 cups high quality whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/2 medium challah loaf; Quality extra virgin olive oil (I prefer organic); 1 clove garlic, peeled; sea salt or kosher salt; Light colored honey

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
77 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Challah Bruschetta with Lemon Ricotta and Honey

Iris Warren

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Recipe for Challah Bruschetta with fresh lemon ricotta, olive oil, honey, lemon zest and salt. Appetizer, kosher, dairy.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 fresh lemons
2 cups high quality whole milk ricotta cheese (about 15 oz.)
1/2 medium challah loaf
Quality extra virgin olive oil (I prefer organic)
1 clove garlic, peeled
sea salt or kosher salt
Light colored honey

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Instructions

Before you begin, zest the yellow part of the peel from the two lemons using a fine microplane grater. Reserve the zest.Juice both of the lemons. Stir the fresh lemon juice into the ricotta cheese with a fork. Reserve the ricotta.
Slice the halved challah loaf lengthwise to create two long, thinner loaves.
Slice each loaf into slices that are about ¾ inch thick.To char the bread, you can grill it or broil it. If grilling, make sure your grill or grill pan is preheated before you start.
Brush both sides of each challah slice lightly with olive oil.
Put the bread to the grill or griddle, and cook until slightly charred on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
Alternatively, broil the bread slices about 3 inches from the heating element, flipping them after about a minute and watching them closely to make sure they don’t get overly cooked/burnt.
When the bread is charred to your liking, remove it. Cut the peeled garlic clove in half. Rub the toasted side of each slice lightly with the cut side of the garlic clove.
To the side you've rubbed with garlic, add a generous smear of ricotta (best to leave it kind of messy and rustic-looking).
Drizzle slices with more olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Drizzle a bit of honey over each bruschetta.Sprinkle each slice with a generous amount of lemon zest.
Serve immediately while the bread is still toasty warm. Be prepared to make another batch! It's addictive. :)

Notes

Adapted from Food52.com

Nutrition Information

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Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 35mg (1%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 9.7mg (11%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	77kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	35mg	1%
Potassium	67mg	1%
Vitamin A	180IU	4%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	11%
Calcium	90mg	9%
Iron	0.3mg	2%