Express Lemon Ricotta Toasts with Fresh Figs, Crispy Ham, and Rosemary Honey

Name: Express Lemon Ricotta Toasts with Fresh Figs, Crispy Ham, and Rosemary Honey
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 12 slices (6.3 oz) baguette, thinly sliced; 7 oz ricotta cheese; 1 whole lemon; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp fresh rosemary; 2.1 oz Serrano ham; 4 figs (7 oz) fresh figs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp fine salt; 3 tbsp / 0.7 oz pistachios

A quick, elegant bite featuring toasted bread, creamy lemon ricotta, fresh figs, crispy ham, and a touch of rosemary honey. Ready in minutes, with a balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors.

9 minPrep

5 minCook

14 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

12 slices (180 g) baguette, thinly sliced (approx. 1 cm of grosor)
200 g ricotta cheese (whole or parcialmente descremado)
1 unit lemon (1 tbsp de jugo)
30 ml honey (preferiblemente suave)
1 g fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
60 g Serrano ham (en 4 lonchas or trozos finos)
4 units (200 g) fresh figs (firmes, cut in wedges)
15 ml olive oil (for tostar and terminar)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 g fine salt (ajustar to taste)
20 g pistachios (tostados and chopped)

Nutrition facts

per serving

295 kcal

Calories

11 g

Protein

24 g

Carbs

17 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

22 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyTree Nuts

Instructions

1
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, or if using the oven, preheat it to 220 °C / 425 °F.
2
Arrange the baguette slices, brush them with half of the olive oil, and toast them in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, until golden and crisp.
3
In a bowl, combine the ricotta with the lemon zest, 15 ml / 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and half of the black pepper until lightly creamy.
4
Place the Serrano ham in the hot skillet without extra oil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until slightly crisp. Remove and break into small pieces.
5
In a small bowl, stir the honey with the chopped fresh rosemary and let it sit for 1 minute to infuse.
6
Spread each toast with the lemon ricotta. Top with the fresh fig wedges and the crispy ham pieces.
7
Finish with the chopped pistachios, the remaining black pepper, and a few drops of the remaining olive oil. Drizzle the rosemary honey over the top just before serving.

Chef tips

If the figs are very ripe, cut them right before assembling so they hold their shape better. For a brighter finish, lightly rub the hot toasts with a cut side of the lemon before adding the ricotta.

Substitutions

You can substitute the Serrano ham with crispy prosciutto. Pistachios can be replaced with walnuts or almonds if preferred. If you do not have fresh rosemary, use a very small pinch of dried rosemary.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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