Ricotta Cherry Toast

Ingredients

• 300 g cherries (pitted)
• 4 - 8 slices crusty bread
• 300 g ricotta cheese
• 4 - 8 slices proscuitto/parma ham
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Roasted Cherries ---

2. 2

   Place pitted cherries onto a baking tray, add maple syrup & balsamic vinegar and mix to combine

3. 3

   Place in oven at 150c and roast for 20 - 40 minutes depending upon how cooked/syrupy you want the cherries. 30 minutes is about right for me

4. 4

   Cool and store in the fridge until ready to use

5. 5

   --- Ricotta Cherry Toast ---

6. 6

   Drizzle bread in olive oil and grill

7. 7

   Add a heaped tablespoon of ricotta to bread, "artfully" place ham on side of bread and pour a spoon of cherries (and juices) over the top. Sprinkle with thyme and some maldon salt too