Cherry Ricotta Cheese Bread Food

EASY TOAST TRIO

Steps:

• For the toast: Toast the slices of pumpernickel, sourdough and marble rye in the toaster. Butter each with 1 tablespoon of the softened butter.
• For the Mediterranean toast: Spread the hummus onto the toasted pumpernickel bread. Top with the olives and tomato. Sprinkle over the feta and garnish with the oregano.
• For the cherry ricotta toast: Spread the sourdough with the ricotta cheese. Dab the cherry preserves on top and, using a spoon, swirl the preserves into the ricotta. Top with the cherries and almonds.
• For the smoked salmon toast: Spread the cream cheese onto the toasted rye bread. Fold the salmon and lay it on top of the cream cheese. Top with the capers, lemon zest and fresh dill.
• Halve the toasts and place onto a platter. Enjoy.

CHARRED BREAD WITH RICOTTA AND CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Toss white/red parts of spring onions and lemon juice in a medium bowl to coat and let sit 10 minutes.
• Add spring onion greens, cherries, and 1/2 cup oil to bowl and toss gently again to incorporate; season cherry salsa with kosher salt and pepper.
• Prepare a grill for medium-low heat. Brush cut sides of baguette with oil. Grill, cut sides down, until bread is toasted and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Let toasts cool for a minute, then spread generous amounts of ricotta over both pieces. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Cut each half on a diagonal into 6 pieces. Arrange on a platter and, using a slotted spoon, top with cherry salsa.
• Do Ahead
• Cherry salsa can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

CHERRY RICOTTA CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients in order given by manufacturer of bread machine.
• Add cherries at the beep (after the first kneading).
• Select Sweet setting and Light Crust setting; press start.

FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS WITH RICOTTA, ROASTED TOMATOES, AND PESTO

Steps:

• Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Toss tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tomatoes start to blister, about 13 minutes.
• Place bread, cut side up, on another rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.
• Dollop ricotta on cut sides of bread. Top evenly with tomato mixture, then sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until Parmesan melts, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk pesto and remaining 2 tsp. oil in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle on pizzas and season with salt and pepper.