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    20 Apr 6, 2018 Breakfast  |   Jump to Recipe

    Blood Orange Ricotta Toast Recipe

    Hello friends and Happy Friday!!  Today I’m sharing a recipe from The Pretty Dish, a new cookbook by Jessica of How Sweet Eats.

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    Blood Orange Ricotta Toast Recipe

    I was recently gifted a big bag of blood oranges from a friend, so when I saw this Blood Orange Ricotta toast recipe in The Pretty Dish, I just knew I had to give it a try.  You start with a warm slice of toasted bread topped with a healthy schmear of vanilla-spiked ricotta cheese.  Next, arrange vibrant rounds of juicy blood orange on top.  Finish with a drizzle of honey and sprinkling of flaky sea salt.  This recipe is so simple, but the flavors work so well together.  Bursts of sweet-tart blood orange against the cool, creaminess of ricotta cheese.  Honey and sea salt take things to the next level.

    To put my own spin on Jessica’s recipe, I decided to prepare the toast in a fashion similar to my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in LA, Sqirl.  Instead of using any old bread here, I’m using thick slabs of buttery brioche.  The bread is brushed with melted butter, then toasted up in a skillet until golden and charred in spots.  You really want to leave the bread in the skillet until you reach the “Oh shit, I think burnt the bread!” moment.  The crispy, blackened bits really add some nice contrast to all of the rich and sweet flavors.  Continue reading for the recipe.

    Blood Orange Ricotta Toast Ingredients

    Blood oranges are in season right now, so be sure to grab some while they’re still around!  If you can’t find blood oranges, simply use regular oranges; however, the flavor of a blood orange is pretty distinct, so it won’t be exactly the same.  I should mention too that the aroma of a blood orange is so incredible.  Like a mix of golden honey and bloomed orange blossoms.  Such a treat!

    The Pretty Dish by Jessica Merchant

    I’ve made a number of recipes from Jessica Merchant’s The Pretty Dish already, and everything has turned out delicious!  Within the book you’ll find over 150 gorgeous recipes along with party planning ideas and beauty DIY’s.  Here are some of the recipes I’ve bookmarked:

    • Fried Burrata
    • Hot Pink Hummus
    • Quick Sesame Ramen Noodles
    • Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Flatbread
    • Bacon, Egg and Kimchi Tacos
    • Grapefruit Rose Pound Cake

    So many tasty options!!  I would definitely recommend checking this book out.

    Making Blood Orange Ricotta Toast

    Blood Orange Ricotta Toast Recipe

    Blood Orange Ricotta Toast Recipe

    by Brandon Matzek
    Adapted from Jessica Merchant's The Pretty Dish.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Servings 2 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 blood oranges
    • 2/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 1-inch thick slices brioche bread
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter
    • Honey
    • Flaky sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Cut off the top and bottom of each blood orange just until the pulp is exposed. Stand the blood orange up on one of the flat ends. Working from top to bottom, cut away the the peel and pith, following the curve of the fruit. Cut the fruit into slices and set aside.
    • In a small food processor, blitz together ricotta and vanilla until mostly smooth. You can also just mix them together in a bowl, but it won't be as smooth.
    • Warm a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the brioche with melted butter. Place brioche in the skillet, and cook until golden and charred in spots on each side (about 1 to 2 minutes per side).
    • To assemble, top each slice of toast with an even layer of ricotta. Arrange blood orange slices on top of the ricotta, then finish with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of sea salt. Enjoy immediately!
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    Categories: Breakfast Tags: blood orange, brioche, butter, honey, ricotta, sea salt, vanilla

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    Comments

    1. Linda says

      April 6, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      This sure does look refreshing! The season of blood oranges is ending here in Spain, but I will still try to find them. Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Jessica says

      April 9, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      thank you so so so much!!! xoxoxo

      Reply
    3. Mark Cho says

      April 16, 2018 at 12:31 am

      4 stars
      Oh it looks so good!
      Is it okay to use a normal bread instead of brioche? I think using a normal bread is healthier than using a brioche!
      Anyway you’re foods always make me happy!

      Reply
    4. 2pots2cook says

      April 20, 2018 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      Refreshing idea to make a change in usual breakfast routine ! Thank you !

      Reply
    5. Marisa Franca | All Our Way says

      April 24, 2018 at 9:02 am

      I have her book but I haven’t had the chance to go through it. We’re packing to move and I knew I wouldn’t get anything done once I started going through it. Your photos are beautiful.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 1, 2018 at 10:42 am

        Thanks Marisa!!

        Reply
    6. Michele says

      February 28, 2021 at 6:59 am

      Made this today using a whole grain bread and part-skim ricotta to lighten it up. This was delicious! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply

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