Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast Recipe for Easy Entertaining Recipe
This Delicious Pear & Honey Ricotta Toast recipe offers an elegant yet simple appetizer perfect for easy entertaining. Crisp baguette slices are brushed with olive oil and baked until golden, then topped with creamy ricotta infused with fresh lemon zest. Roasted Bartlett pears drizzled with honey and sprinkled with thyme add a perfect sweet and fragrant finish. This recipe balances sweet, savory, and fresh flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for gatherings or a sophisticated snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 toasts 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 baguette
Fruit & Toppings
- 3 Bartlett pears
- 4 tbsp honey
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 lemon (zest)
Dairy & Oils
- 250 g ricotta
- Olive oil (for brushing)
Seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Bread: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice the baguette into even slices and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake Bread: Brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil to ensure crispiness and golden color. Bake them in the oven for approximately 15 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove and let cool.
- Increase Oven Temperature: After the bread is done, increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) to prepare for roasting the pears.
- Prepare Pears: Slice the Bartlett pears and spread them on a fresh parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast Pears: Drizzle the sliced pears with honey and sprinkle the thyme leaves and salt over the top. Roast them in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the honey caramelizes and the pears become fragrant and tender. Then, allow them to cool slightly.
- Mix Ricotta and Lemon Zest: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with freshly grated lemon zest to add a bright, fresh flavor to the cheese.
- Assemble Toasts: Spread a generous layer of the lemon-zest ricotta on each toasted baguette slice.
- Add Roasted Pears and Season: Arrange a few roasted pear slices on top of the ricotta on each toast. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve these delicious pear and honey ricotta toasts slightly warm or at room temperature for an easy and elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Use ripe Bartlett pears for the best balance of sweetness and texture.
- Be careful not to overbake the bread slices; they should be crisp but not too hard.
- The lemon zest in the ricotta adds a fresh note—feel free to adjust the amount to your taste.
- Fresh thyme can be substituted with dried thyme, but reduce the quantity as dried herbs are more concentrated.
- This recipe is best served fresh; however, you can prepare components ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
Keywords: Pear toast, ricotta cheese appetizer, honey roasted pears, easy entertaining, brunch recipe, baked baguette slices, thyme and lemon zest
