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Trust us, you’ll be craving Peach Ricotta Toast all summer long.
Consider this recipe a rough guideline for making a decadent, seasonal toast that pairs ripe fruit with creamy ricotta. Slicing the bread thick and toasting it in a pan gives it a crunchy outer layer, with a tender crumb in the center, and softening the fruit in butter helps to intensify its flavor. Try it with other stone fruit or berries!
This Ricotta Toast recipe calls for only a few simple ingredients, so quality is key. Splurge on a good loaf of rustic bread, and make sure your fruits, nuts and ricotta are from California.
how to tell if your produce is from california
When are peaches in season?
In California, peaches are in season from May through October.
Do you know where the majority of the nation’s fresh peaches are grown? If you answered “Georgia”, you’d be wrong. California grows more peaches than any other state in the Nation.
How can you tell when a peach is ripe?
Like many fruits, peaches continue to ripen after they are harvested. At the grocery store, look for peaches with a sweet fragrance and some give to them. Note: If your peaches aren’t quite ripe, simply leave them on the counter for a few days. If they’re already ripe but you’re not quite ready to eat them, store them in the fridge.
learn more about selecting and storing peaches
What’s the difference between peaches and nectarines?
Nectarines are genetically identical to peaches with one exception – nectarines have smooth skin rather than “peach fuzz”. Feel free to use them interchangeably in your favorite recipes.
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Blueberry Brie Walnut Toast
Crunchy walnuts, tangy blueberries and creamy brie are a match made in heaven. This Blueberry Brie Walnut Toast is one of our favorite summer snacks.
Avocado Egg Toast with Radish and Microgreens
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Baked Sweet Ricotta with Orange Zest
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Sweet Baked Ricotta with Orange Zest. It’s creamy but not too sweet – and the perfect addition to a cheese course or dessert board.
Fresh Berry Crostini with Sweet Lemon Ricotta
Breakfast or dessert? These Fresh Berry Crostini and perfect for every occasion. Bonus: Since strawberries are always in season, you can make them all year long!
learn more about what’s always in season in California!
Let’s make Ricotta Toast!
Ricotta Toast with Warmed Peaches, Honey, Blueberries and Walnuts
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons California extra virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2-inch thick slices of sourdough bread or country loaf
- 2 tablespoons Real California Dairy unsalted butter
- 1 medium California-grown ripe yellow peach pitted and sliced into ¼-inch wedges
- 8 ounces Real California Dairy ricotta
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts toasted
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
- Optional: ¼ cup fresh blueberries for garnish
- Optional: Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, press the sliced bread into the oil, toasting on both sides until golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside, then wipe any excess oil from the pan.
- Return the skillet to the stove, turning the heat down to medium to melt the butter. Gently cook the peach slices in the butter so that they soften and gain a little color, but maintain their shape.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Divide the ricotta amongst the toast, spreading a generous layer across each slice. Top with the buttery peaches and a drizzle of honey, then sprinkle the toasted walnuts over and garnish with flaky salt, fresh blueberries, and a few leaves of fresh mint!
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