Open Face Fruit Toast

Name: Italian Fruit Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 angled slices of ciabatta (about 1/4 inch thick); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup sugar (plus 1 tablespoon); 2 cups ricotta cheese (at room temperature); 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries or fruit of your choice; honey (to drizzle); flake salt (to sprinkle)

5 MINPrep Time

6 MINCook Time

4Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

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Italian Fruit Toast

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

6 minutes

Ingredients

8 angled slices of ciabatta (about 1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sugar (plus 1 tablespoon)
2 cups ricotta cheese (at room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries or fruit of your choice
honey (to drizzle)
flake salt (to sprinkle)

Instructions

Originally seen on Giada In Italy. Season 2, Episode 1: When In Florence.
Brush both sides of each piece of bread with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup sugar rubbing it gently in. Preheat a large skillet over over medium heat. Place the sugared bread in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and caramelized on both sides. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, remaining sugar and vanilla with a rubber spatula. Divide evenly among the caramelized toast and spread evenly. Top with the fruit and the toppings.