Honey Ricotta Toast with Citrus

Honey being drizzled over orange segments on ricotta toast.

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Ricotta toast with honey is a delicious breakfast on its own, but adding fresh citrus takes it to another level!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Servings: slices

Author: Shareba Abdul

Equipment

Hand Mixer or Food Processor

Ingredients

Whipped Ricotta

⅔ cup whole milk Ricotta cheese full fat
1 tablespoon honey
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional

For Honey Ricotta Toasts

4 slices rustic whole-grain bread toasted
2 Cara Cara oranges
1 teaspoon honey to drizzle (optional)
2 tablespoon pistachios chopped
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns crushed (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, add ricotta cheese, honey, ground nutmeg (if using) and the vanilla extract. Whip with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness, if needed.
Cut your oranges into segments or supremes.*

To Assemble the Ricotta Toasts

Toast each slice of bread. Then, spread a spoonful of the whipped ricotta mixture on each slice, smoothing it out with the back of a spoon.
Arrange orange segments over the ricotta layer.
Sprinkle on the chopped pistachios and crushed pink peppercorns, if using. Drizzle with honey and serve.
Any leftover ricotta mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

Ricotta Cheese, creamy full fat 100% whole milk ricotta cheese. Substitute with a lower fat version, if desired.
Honey adds much needed sweetness and any type of honey should work here. Substitute with maple syrup or brown sugar.
Nutmeg adds warm flavour, but can be omitted.
Pure Vanilla Extract rounds out the creaminess of the ricotta cheese and adds a touch of sweetness. Substitute with artificial vanilla extract, but know that the flavour will be different.
Cara Cara Oranges are naturally very sweet and taste better in this recipe than regular navel oranges. Substitute with clementine or mandarin segments.
Pistachios add crunch, colour and protein. Substitute with pecans or walnuts, omit them entirely. Pomegranate arils are a good nut-free substitution.
Pink Peppercorns add a fruity floral flavour and mild heat to this dish. You can omit them entirely if that does not appeal to you.
Rustic Whole-grain Bread is a vague term, I know. The bread that I use is from a local Danish bakery, and is advertised as whole-grain, high-protein loaf. Substitute with a good quality sourdough loaf or use brioche if you want a sweeter toast.

TIP: You can make this recipe in minutes by using canned mandarin oranges! You may need to reduce the amount of honey, though, as mandarin oranges are usually canned in syrup.

Preparing Oranges:

You can prepare your oranges in one of two ways:

Segmenting: Separating an orange into its natural wedges by peeling it and leaving the membranes intact.

Supreming: Removing the flesh of an orange from its membranes and pith for clean, elegant slices. If you've never done this before, you can learn how to supreme citrus fruits over at the Martha Stewart website.

Make Ahead:You can prepare the whipped ricotta up to 1-2 days ahead of when you want to serve it to save time. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Before using, give the ricotta a quick stir to restore its creamy texture. If it feels a bit thick, mix in a splash of milk or cream to loosen it up.

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