Fresh mint dessert with chocolate, fruit, cream, and tender herb garnish

Dessert

Fig Mint Ricotta Tartines

Crisp toast carries whipped ricotta, ripe figs, honey, pistachios, and fresh mint for an easy plated dessert.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices brioche or country bread
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1 tablespoon honey, plus more to drizzle
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 ripe figs, sliced
  • 1/4 cup toasted pistachios
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
  • Black pepper

Method

  1. Toast the bread until crisp at the edges.
  2. Whip ricotta with cream, honey, lemon zest, and salt.
  3. Spread ricotta over the toast.
  4. Layer figs on top and drizzle with honey.
  5. Finish with pistachios, mint leaves, and a tiny crack of black pepper.

Fresh Mint Tip

Use whole small mint leaves here; they act like a fresh herb garnish rather than a hidden flavoring.