Ricotta Toast with Cherry Salsa
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.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make Ricotta Toast with Cherry Salsa?
- The total time to make this dish is 20 minutes.
- What is the yield of this recipe?
- This recipe serves 2.
- What should I do if I don't have edible flowers for garnish?
- You can skip the edible flowers step if you don't have them.
- What toppings can I use on the ricotta toast?
- You can top the ricotta toast with cherry salsa, or alternatively, sprinkle chopped dates and shelled pistachios, finishing with black sesame seeds.
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
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Cut the thick bread on a bias.
- 2
Smear a thin layer of lemon curd on the toast.
- 3
Swoosh in some ricotta on top of the lemon curd.
- 4
Finish with edible flowers if available, or skip this step.
- 5
Sprinkle flaky salt over the top.
- 6
For the cherry salsa, mix chopped cherries and slivered scallion greens in a bowl.
- 7
Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the cherry mixture and stir well.
- 8
Top the ricotta toast with the cherry salsa.
- 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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