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Ricotta Toast with California Prune Jam

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The creamy ricotta, crunchy bread, deeply spiced prune jam, and chopped peanuts make this toast taste like the most decadent, open-faced peanut butter and jelly sandwich imaginable. Enjoy this wonder created by Kat Turner, Chef Partner, Highly Likely Café, Los Angeles.

What makes this Ricotta Toast recipe special?

Since this is simple recipe, it’s important to use the highest quality ingredient available. Grab a hearty loaf of rustic white bread and splurge on fancy ricotta. The star of the show, however, is the 5-Spice Prune Jam. Sure, you have to whip up a batch – but it only takes about five minutes and we promise it’s well worth the effort.

a women sprinkling peanuts on Kat Turner's 5 Spice Prune Jam Ricotta Toast

How to make 5-Spice Prune Jam

Kat Turner describes this jam as “sweet, savory and umami” – and it’s super simple to make. Simply add prunes, five spice powder, mirin, water, sugar, Umeboshi plum vinegar and sea salt to a pan and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

black plate with a piece of toast covered with ricotta, prune jam, peanuts and microgreens

Ricotta Toast with California Prune Jam

Kat Turner, Chef Partner, Highly Likely Café, Los Angeles
The creamy ricotta, crunchy bread, deeply spiced prune jam, and chopped peanuts make this toast taste like the most decadent, open-faced peanut butter and jelly sandwich imaginable. Enjoy this wonder created by Kat Turner, Chef Partner, Highly Likely Café, Los Angeles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Chef Created
Servings 2
Calories 826 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
  • 2 thick slices of bread such as sourdough or country white
  • 1 cup 5 Spice California Prune Jam
  • 2 TBSP chopped dry-roasted salted peanuts
  • 2 TBSP basil micro or full-size
  • 1 tsp Korean chili flakes or other chili flakes
  • ½ tsp Maldon Salt or any flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Toast the bread.
  • Smear with a generous helping of ricotta.
  • Spoon the prune jam over the toast.
  • Garnish with chopped peanuts, micro basil or basil ribbons.
  • Sprinkle with Maldon salt and chili flakes.

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Notes

5-Spice Prune Jam will keep for up to a month in the fridge!

Nutrition

Calories: 826kcalCarbohydrates: 137gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 84gVitamin A: 854IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 340mgIron: 3mg
Keyword peanut butter jelly sandwich, Ricotta Toast
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Highly Likely Café

Highly Likely Café is a popular Los Angeles restaurant run by Chef Kat Turner. Her menu can best be described as eclectic and reflective of the melting pot that is L.A. with Mexican, Asian and Middle-Eastern influences. You’ll find everything from breakfast burritos and rice bowls to salads, sandwiches and small bites – but we recommend you order the Good Turkey Sando that’s slathered with Kat’s famous Prune Mostarda.

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