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Ricotta Toast with Pears and Honey

By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
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Alex Lau

This is also great with maple syrup; you can use any kind of pear or apple, too.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings

Ingredients

⅓ cup whole-milk ricotta
½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Pinch of kosher salt
2 teaspoons honey, plus more for drizzling
2 slices multigrain bread, toasted
1 medium Bartlett pear, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted, roasted sliced almonds

Preparation

  1. Combine ricotta, orange zest, salt, and 2 tsp. honey in a small bowl. Dividing evenly, spread ricotta mixture onto toast. Top with pear, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with almonds.

TagsToastSandwichRicottaCheeseDairyPearFruitAlmondNutFallQuickEasySnackVegetarianBreakfastBon Appétit
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