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Ricotta Toast with Cherry Salsa

IInternet ShaquilleYouTube20 minutesserves 2
Original video by Internet Shaquille on YouTube2:10

About this recipe

Ricotta Toast is a fresh and fancy alternative to avocado toast, and it’s surprisingly easy to make. With a base of creamy ricotta and a sweet-tart cherry salsa, this dish elevates your breakfast or snack game without breaking the bank.

In this video, Internet Shaquille shows us how to create a delicious Ricotta Toast topped with cherry salsa, making it a perfect choice for those looking to impress without the hassle of complicated ingredients.

Ingredient notes

  • Use thick bread for the best texture; the creator suggests cutting it on a bias for a better presentation.
  • Edible flowers are optional for garnish; if you don't have them, you can skip this step or use chopped dates and shelled pistachios as an alternative topping.

Tips from Internet Shaquille's video

  • Instead of using a toaster, the creator recommends grilling the bread over an open flame or pan-frying it in a buttered skillet for better flavor.
  • For the cherry salsa, mix chopped cherries with slivered scallion greens and dress it with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for a fresh topping.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Internet Shaquille: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 2 servingsTime 20 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 1

    Cut the thick bread on a bias.

  2. 2

    Smear a thin layer of lemon curd on the toast.

  3. 3

    Swoosh in some ricotta on top of the lemon curd.

  4. 4

    Finish with edible flowers if available, or skip this step.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle flaky salt over the top.

  6. 6

    For the cherry salsa, mix chopped cherries and slivered scallion greens in a bowl.

  7. 7

    Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the cherry mixture and stir well.

  8. 8

    Top the ricotta toast with the cherry salsa.

  9. 9

    For an alternative topping, sprinkle chopped dates and shelled pistachios on the ricotta toast, finishing with black sesame seeds.

Heads up — we had to guess a little:

  • Assumed a handful for edible flowers as a reasonable quantity for garnish.
  • Assumed chopped dates and shelled pistachios for topping based on context.

Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Internet Shaquille's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.

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