Crispy Sourdough Toasts with Creamy Ricotta, Apple and Hot Honey

There’s nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of perfectly toasted sourdough bread. In this recipe, we elevate that simple pleasure with a creamy, lemon-infused ricotta spread, juicy apple slices and a generous drizzle of hot honey. The combination of sweet, spicy and tangy flavors is absolutely irresistible.

To balance the richness, we’ve included a fresh arugula salad tossed with apple, walnuts and a bright lemon dressing. It’s a quick and easy meal that feels special enough for a weekend brunch but comes together in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a light lunch or a delightful snack.

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Ingredients

1 unit Granny Smith AppleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 slice Sourdough BreadView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Ricotta CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Crème FraîcheView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce ArugulaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce WalnutsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 ounce Hot HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Quarter the lemon. Halve the apple, remove the core and slice thinly. Toast the sourdough slices until golden.
2. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, crème fraîche, half the garlic powder, juice from one lemon wedge, 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until light and fluffy. (For 4 servings, use all the garlic powder, juice from two lemon wedges and 2 tablespoons olive oil.)
3. In a large bowl, toss arugula with half the walnuts and half the apple slices. Drizzle with a little olive oil and add lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper, then toss again.
4. Divide the salad and toasted sourdough between plates. Spread each toast generously with the ricotta mixture. Top with the remaining apple slices. Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with the remaining walnuts. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of bread?

Yes, any sturdy bread like ciabatta or whole wheat will work, but sourdough adds a nice tangy flavor.

What can I substitute for crème fraîche?

You can use Greek yogurt or mascarpone cheese instead of crème fraîche.

Is hot honey the same as regular honey?

Hot honey is honey infused with chili peppers, giving it a spicy kick. If you don’t have it, mix regular honey with a pinch of cayenne pepper.