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Ricotta and Jam Toast

Crispy toasted crusty bread topped with creamy ricotta cheese, sweet fig jam, and fresh lemon zest.

10 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

ItalianBreakfastStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices crusty bread, thick-sliced
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fig jam
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 4 slices thick-sliced crusty bread and toast for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  3. 3

    Spread 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese evenly across the top of each toasted slice.

  4. 4

    Spoon 1/4 cup fig jam over the ricotta layer.

  5. 5

    Garnish with 1 tsp grated lemon zest and a sprinkle of 1 pinch flaky sea salt before serving.

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Questions

What can I use instead of ricotta in Ricotta and Jam Toast?

The entry for Ricotta and Jam Toast calls for 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese. In its place: Small-curd cottage cheese, drained and blended briefly, works in baked dishes. For dairy-free, blend firm tofu with lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Ricotta and Jam Toast dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free breakfast collection instead.

Can I make Ricotta and Jam Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Ricotta and Jam Toast is 4 slices crusty bread, thick-sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Ricotta and Jam Toast?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 280 calories, with 10 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Ricotta and Jam Toast?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Ricotta and Jam Toast within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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