Crispy Pitted Deglet Noor Date Toasts with Ricotta and Lemon
Product used: Pitted Deglet Noor dates
These pitted Deglet Noor date toasts pair the gentle sweetness of Tunisian dates with creamy ricotta and fresh lemon. Ready in 15 minutes, they make an easy sweet-and-savory appetizer or a colorful brunch dish.
Prep: 10 min • Cooking: 5 min • Yield: 8 toasts · serves 4
Ingredients (makes 8 toasts)
- 8 small slices of country bread
- 120 g pitted Deglet Noor dates, thinly sliced
- 160 g ricotta
- 20 g unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
- Zest of ½ lemon plus 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the bread in a toaster or dry skillet until crisp.
- Mix the ricotta with the lemon zest and a little black pepper.
- Spread the ricotta over the warm toast slices.
- Top with the sliced Deglet Noor dates and chopped pistachios.
- Finish with thyme, a few drops of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve straight away.
About Our Products
Boudjebel VACPA supplies Deglet Noor dates from Tunisia. Its processed date range can be provided pitted on request, making the fruit convenient for recipes, foodservice toppings and sweet-and-savory snacks.