Ricotta Toast with Honey and Figs

Ingredients

• 64g Whole-wheat bread
• 65g Whole milk ricotta cheese
• 25g Dried figs
• 6g Granulated sugar

Method

1. 1Preheat your toaster oven or regular toaster to medium-high heat (around 400°F if using an oven).
2. 2Slice the whole-wheat bread into 2 slices of even thickness (approximately ½ inch thick).
3. 3Place the bread slices on a toaster oven tray or directly in your toaster. Toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, but still slightly soft inside. The toast should have visible browning but not be burnt.
4. 4While the bread is toasting, prepare the topping. Scoop the whole milk ricotta cheese (approximately ¼ cup) into a small bowl. If desired, you can gently stir it to loosen the texture, but whole ricotta is naturally spreadable.
5. 5Remove the toast from the toaster and place on a serving plate. Working quickly while the toast is still warm, spread approximately 2-3 tablespoons of ricotta evenly on each slice, leaving about ¼ inch border around the edges.
6. 6Roughly chop or leave whole the 3 dried figs. Distribute them evenly over the ricotta on both toast slices, pressing gently so they adhere to the creamy cheese.
7. 7Drizzle approximately 1½ teaspoons of honey over each slice. You can warm the honey slightly in a microwave (10-15 seconds) for easier drizzling, or use it at room temperature.
8. 8Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and the ricotta is soft. The warmth of the toast will slightly warm the ricotta and help meld the flavors together.
9. 9Optional finishing touches: A light sprinkle of sea salt or fresh cracked black pepper can add sophisticated depth to balance the sweetness.