
Ricotta, Fig & Prosciutto Toast
Ricotta, Fig & Prosciutto Toast · ready in 12 min · 2 servings · 449 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Creamy ricotta, ripe figs, silky prosciutto, and honey make a café style toast that feels indulgent yet comes together fast.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Total
- 12 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 449
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 2 sliceSourdough, cut into thick slices
- 160 gRicotta, well drained
- 2Fig, sliced
- 50 gProsciutto, thinly sliced
- 1 tbspHoney (to serve)
- ¼ tspBlack pepper, freshly ground (to serve)
Equipment
toaster, cutting board, chef knife, small bowl, spoon, serving plate
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather all ingredients, weigh them, and set out a toaster, cutting board, knife, small bowl, spoon, and 2 serving plates. · 5 min
What to look for: Ingredients measured and tools within reach
- Toast Sourdough
Toast the sourdough slices until deeply golden and crisp at the edges, with the centers still sturdy enough to hold toppings. · 4 min
What to look for: Golden surface with crisp edges
- Season Ricotta
Stir ricotta with black pepper in a small bowl until creamy, then keep it cool while the toast finishes crisping. · 2 min
What to look for: Ricotta looks smooth and spreadable
- Build Toasts
Spread ricotta thickly over each toast, then arrange fig slices and loose folds of prosciutto so every bite has creamy, sweet, and salty layers. · 3 min
What to look for: Even ricotta layer with figs and prosciutto distributed across the toast
- Drizzle Honey
Drizzle honey evenly over the toasts and finish with a light scattering of black pepper for a glossy sweet and savory top. · 1 min
What to look for: Honey glistens lightly on the figs and prosciutto
- Serve Immediately
Serve the toasts right away on warm plates while the bread is crisp, the ricotta is cool, and the prosciutto stays silky. · 1 min
What to look for: Toast is crisp and toppings look fresh
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 449 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| of which sugars | 18 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| of which saturated | 8 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 802 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Enjoy immediately; refrigeration softens the toast and reheating can toughen the prosciutto.
Ingredient substitutions
Sourdough
- Country bread: Use a sturdy slice with an open crumb.
Ricotta
- Cottage cheese: Drain and stir smooth before spreading.
Fig
- Pear: Choose a ripe pear and slice it thinly.
Prosciutto
- Jamón serrano: Use thin slices and fold them loosely.
Honey
- Maple syrup: Adds a deeper caramel note instead of floral sweetness.
Black pepper
- White pepper: Use lightly because it tastes sharper.







