Ricotta Toasts with Strawberries, Basil & Honey - (Free Recipe below)

 

 

 

Toasted crusty bread spread with lemon-scented ricotta and topped with ripe strawberries, fresh basil, and honey.

Ingredients

• 8 slices crusty white bread, like French or Italian, toasted
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 8 ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
• several small basil leaves (or larger basil leaves, thinly sliced)
• honey

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread each slice of toasted bread with a generous smear of the ricotta mixture. Layer strawberry slices over top of the ricotta, followed by basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with honey. Serve.

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