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Caramelized Fig Toast with Lemon-Honey Ricotta

Chef Megan
Lightly caramelized fresh figs and creamy honey-lemon ricotta on toast
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack, vegetarian
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 fresh figs quartered
  • 2 Tbsp coconut sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp local honey plus extra for drizzling
  • Zest of 1 lemon or ½ orange zest
  • 4 slices of artisan bread toasted (e.g., sourdough or multigrain)
  • ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
  • Optional garnish: crushed pistachios fresh thyme leaves, or microgreens

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, toss the quartered figs with coconut sugar to evenly coat.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place figs cut side down in a single layer.
  • Cook 3–4 minutes without stirring until the sugar starts to caramelize and figs become golden. Gently flip the figs and cook another 2–3 minutes until tender. Remove from heat, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and toss gently to coat. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together ricotta, vanilla extract, honey, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Toast the bread until crisp and golden. Spread a generous layer of ricotta mixture on each slice. Arrange warm caramelized figs on top. Drizzle with extra honey, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and finish with optional garnishes like pistachios or thyme.
Keyword caramelized fig toast, fig ricotta toast, honey lemon ricotta toast
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