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Whipped Ricotta & Blistered Cherry Tomatoes Toast

Crispy bread layered with garlic confit, creamy whipped ricotta, and blistered cherry tomatoes finished with basil and balsamic glaze.

Yarin ShachagiYarin Shachagi
ItalianBrunchSnackComfortPartyQuick & Easy

Steps

  1. 1Toast the bread

    Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy. You can use a toaster, grill, or oven.

    Bread
  2. 2Whip the ricotta

    Whip the ricotta with a fork or in a food processor until light and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    A splash of olive oil helps make the ricotta extra smooth.

    RicottaSaltBlack pepper
  3. 3Blister the tomatoes7 min

    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until they blister and soften, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    Cherry tomatoOlive oilSaltBlack pepper
  4. 4Layer the garlic confit

    Spread the garlic confit over the toasted bread slices.

    BreadGarlic
  5. 5Add the ricotta

    Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta over the garlic confit on each toast.

    Ricotta
  6. 6Top and finish

    Top the ricotta with the blistered cherry tomatoes. Finish with torn fresh basil, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a final drizzle of good olive oil.

    Cherry tomatoBasilBalsamic vinegarOlive oil