Ingredients:

  • 1 French Baguette (250g), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic, peeled and halved
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Wildflower Honey
  • 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt
  • 1.5 cups Fresh Strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Glaze
  • 2 tsp Fresh Mint or Basil, chiffonade
  • 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Bake for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden-brown. Rub the warm bread with the cut side of a garlic clove.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, honey, lemon zest, and sea salt. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until the texture is velvety and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss quartered strawberries with 1/2 tsp of black pepper.
  5. Spread a thick layer of whipped ricotta on each toast, top with the strawberry mixture, and garnish with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.