Lorena Garcia’s Apricots and Ricotta Cheese Toast
Serve for breakfast or dessert.
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
Nutrition Information
NUTRITION FACTS
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Serving Size: 1 slice toast, 1/4 cup ricotta, 3 apricot halves, 1 tablespoon syrup
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories:
- 340
- Calories from Fat:
- 80
- Total Fat:
- 9g
- Saturated Fat:
- 5g
- Cholesterol:
- 25mg
- Sodium:
- 240mg
- Total Carbs:
- 49g
- Dietary Fiber:
- 2g
- Sugars:
- 34g
- Protein:
- 10g
DIRECTIONS
Preheat boiler.
Combine water, SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking, vanilla bean and lemon zest in a non-aluminum saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking dissolves; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until mixture is reduced. Add apricots and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until apricots are just tender. Using a slotted spoon, remove apricots from syrup. Set aside.
Spread butter on bread slices. Broil until bread is lightly toasted.
Spoon ricotta cheese on each bread slice, Top with apricots and remaining syrup. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and apricots begin to caramelize. Garnish with a vanilla bean, if desired. Serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1 lemon, zested
- 6 fresh apricots, peeled, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 4 slices bread, toasted
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
-
Check out all our special SPLENDA® Coupon offers.
Print now -
Buy now at SPLENDA® Store or find a store near you.
Shop now Find a store -
Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to enjoy recipes, health tips & special offers.
Join now
This link will take you to a website to which this privacy policy does not apply.
We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.