Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, multigrain, or rye)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Butter or olive oil (for toasting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Whip with a whisk or hand mixer until light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Toast the bread slices in a skillet or toaster, buttered or oiled until golden and crispy.
- Spread the whipped ricotta mixture evenly on each toasted bread slice.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the ricotta layer, then drizzle honey on top.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Store leftover whipped ricotta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Re-garnish with pistachios and honey before serving.
- Use high-quality, creamy ricotta for the best texture and flavor.
- Toast bread until crisp but not burnt to support toppings effectively.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg