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Whipped Ricotta Toast with Balsamic Cherries

Whipped ricotta toast with deep red, fresh cherries tossed in balsamic vinegar and scattered with some chopped basil leaves. So pretty, so easy and so delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 438 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8.8 oz (250g) cherries
  • 8.8 oz (250g) ricotta
  • zest of 1/4 lemon
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 small bunch basil , finely chopped
  • 4 lices of ciabatta bread
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Brush each side of the bread with a little oil then place on a hot griddle pan until toasted on each side, there should be nice char marks on the bread.
  2. Cut the cherries in half and remove the stones and stalks. Add to a bowl with the balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to combine and set aside.
  3. To make the whipped ricotta, add the ricotta to a food processor with the lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend for a couple seconds until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the toast generously with ricotta and top with cherries. Finally, scatter over some finely chopped basil and serve.

Notes

  • Please note this recipe was tested and developed using metric measurements all imperial measurements are approximate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 438kcal (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438

% Daily Value*

Calories 438kcal 22%

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