Description
Bright & juicy slices of broiled Cara Cara and Blood Oranges bring sunshine to thick slices of grilled artisan bread topped with whipped vanilla & honey ricotta, crunchy raw almonds, fresh mint & briny sea salt flakes.
Ingredients
Units
- 4 thick slices hearty artisan bread
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- 2 Cara Cara oranges
- 2 blood oranges
- 2-3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup raw almonds (roughly chopped)
- 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the ricotta, 1 tablespoon of honey and the vanilla for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and airy. Refrigerate until ready to use. You can also just whisk this by hand if you don't feel like lugging out your mixer.
- Grill or toast the thick slices of bread to desired toasty doneness. Set aside.
- Using a mandoline or sharp knife, carefully slice the oranges into 1/4" thick slices. Cut off the peel and pith so just the juicy centers remain. Transfer to a foil lined baking sheet and gently brush the slices with remaining honey.
- Set oven to broil and place the baking sheet under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, until the honey bubbles up and caramelizes and the oranges start to blacken on the edges. Allow oranges to cool slightly.
- Smear the ricotta evenly on the toasts, sprinkle with chopped almonds. Then layer on the broiled oranges and mint leaves. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes to finish. Optionally drizzle with more honey for added sweetness.
Notes
This recipe can be adapted to use other types of oranges or even grapefruit. You can also swap in other nuts or herbs here. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch