Author Notes
Crisp toasted baguettes glow garlic. Ricotta relaxes in a cloud of cream. Grey green specks of thyme blink under a golden sheen of honey - can you say mouthwatering?! These fresh cheese toasts are simple and quick to prepare for an impromptu gathering —Icravephilly
Ingredients
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1
baguette sliced into 18 1/2" slices
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2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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1
garlic clove peeled
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2 cups
2 cups good quality ricotta
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sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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6 tablespoons
orange blossom honey, preferably in a squeeze bottle
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F
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Place bread slices on a sheet pan lined with foil. Using a silicone brush, lightly brush bread with olive oil.
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Toast bread slices until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Allow bread to cool until you can lift a slice without burning your fingers and then rub each slice of bread with the garlic clove
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Spread each garlic toast with a dollop of ricotta cheese and sprinkle with chopped thyme. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. The toasts can be assembled to this point up to 2 hours ahead of time ; cover loosely with plastic wrap
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Drizzle the toasts with honey, place on a serving tray and serve immediately
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