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Challah Bruschetta with Lemon Ricotta and Honey

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Slice the halved challah loaf lengthwise to create two long, thinner loaves.
  3. 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.
  4. Brush both sides of each challah slice lightly with olive oil.
  5. Put the bread to the grill or griddle, and cook until slightly charred on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. To the side you've rubbed with garlic, add a generous smear of ricotta (best to leave it kind of messy and rustic-looking).
  9. Drizzle slices with more olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  10. Drizzle a bit of honey over each bruschetta.Sprinkle each slice with a generous amount of lemon zest.
  11. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.