Easy ways to take this cult classic to the next level!
Ricotta on toast. It’s simple, delicious and can be whipped up in a couple of minutes. But how can you improve on such a quinitessential dish? We are here to show you… Step one is to start using the best ricotta in Queensland – Fresco Ricotta.
1. Ricotta, Walnut, Figs and Honey on Toast
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 30 mins
Serves: 6-8
Perfect for: Snack, Side-dish or on its own
Fresco Products: Fresco Ricotta
Ingredients
- Fresco Cheese Fresh Ricotta
- 2 slices of bread
- 50g Toasted walnuts
- Honey
- 2 ripe figs
Method
- Toast your bread so that it is nice and crispy
- Spread desired amount of Fresco Fresh Ricotta onto your toast
- Cut two figs into thin slices and lay down across the toast
- Crumble your toasted walnuts on top of your toast (NB: to toast your walnuts you can put them on a baking tray in the oven for a 5 minutes at 180C*)
- Drizzle honey over the top
- Done! It is as easy as that.
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2. Ricotta, Cherry Tomatoes and Thyme on Toast
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 30 mins
Serves: 6-8
Perfect for: Snack, Side-dish or on its own
Fresco Products: Fresco Ricotta
Ingredients
- Fresco Cheese Fresh Ricotta
- 2 slices of bread
- 70g cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Method
- Toast your bread so that it is nice and crispy
- Spread desired amount of Fresco Fresh Ricotta onto your toast
- Cut your cherry tomatoes in half and place on the toast
- Sprinkle thyme leaves over the top
- Season liberally with salt and cracked pepper and a drizzle of olive oil
- Ready to go!
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3. Ricotta, Avocado and Poached Eggs on Toast
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 30 mins
Serves: 6-8
Perfect for: Snack, Side-dish or on its own
Fresco Products: Fresco Ricotta
Ingredients
- Fresco Cheese Fresh Ricotta
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 1 avocado
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- White vinegar
Method
- Toast your bread so that it is nice and crispy
- Spread desired amount of Fresco Fresh Ricotta onto your toast
- Season with pepper
- Slice your avocado thinly and place on top of the ricotta
- Season with salt
- Bring a medium sized pot of water to the boil and add two dashes of white vinegar
- Crack your egg into a glass for easy pouring
- Stir the water into a gentle whirlpool and pour your egg into the centre and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the white has firmed up
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto paper towel
- Repeat for the second egg
- Place both onto your toast
- Sprinkle a pinch of paprika and pepper on top of your eggs
- Done! You’ve made an epic breakky!
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