Ricotta and Jam Toast

Name: Ricotta and Jam Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
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

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

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

Heat 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

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

Spread 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese evenly across the top of each toasted slice.
4

Spoon 1/4 cup fig jam over the ricotta layer.
5

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

Questions

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 this entry 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 long does Ricotta and Jam Toast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Ricotta and Jam Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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