Figs, almond butter and ricotta bruschetta is a super simple, quick, delicate, and refreshing breakfast. Almond butter gives the much needed base and strength of the velvety whipped vanilla ricotta and juicy fresh figs. Usually, bruschetta’s are not known to be sweet but this is a must try, especially when the figs are in season.
This is one quick recipe. In about 10 minutes you will be ready to munch on this deliciousness. Just make sure you have your morning coffee ready!
HOW TO
For the recipe to work you need a “sturdy” bread. That is, the bread which is not too soft like sandwich breads, but rather something more like a traditional sourdough country bread. The reason for this is that this type of bread, once toasted, has a dimension of flavor on its own. This flavor connects beautifully with almond butter, but also it actually has the density to be able to hold the very delicate layers of whipped ricotta and not to become soggy fast.
Also, make sure to use the best ricotta that you can find. The structure should be creamy and not too watery. In case it is a bit watery, place the ricotta in the cheese cloth and drain it prior to making the recipe.
MORE FIGS RECIPES
Aside from the figs, almond butter, ricotta bruschetta check out the homemade fig jam or the chia pudding with coconut yogurt, figs and toasted hazelnuts if you are a figs fan.
Fig ricotta brushetta
Equipment & Tools
- Toaster
INGREDIENTS
- 2 sourdough bread slices
- 100 g ricotta
- 1 tsp agave syrup (or honey)
- ½ tsp vanilla paste (Nielsen-Massey)
- 4 tbsp almond butter
- 6 figs (stemmed, quartered)
- 2 tbsp pistachios (raw, coaresly chopped)
- 2 tbsp honey (organic)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Toast the slices of bread on medium heat, making sure not to burn the bread.
- Place ricotta, agave syrup, and vanilla paste in the food processor and pulse until well incorporated and resembles a silky texture. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Set aside.
- On each slice of bread, spread 2 tablespoons of almond butter followed by half of the whipped ricotta. Top each slice with the figs and pistacios. Finally, drizzle honey over the brushettas.
- Serve immidiately.
