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Buzzy Bruschetta


INGREDIENTS

Fresh blackberries

2 cups

Borneo acacia raw active honey

3 T

black pepper, freshly ground, divided

1/4 cup
Each of Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 tablespoon
Boursin cheese,softened to room temp, any flavor 1 pkg.
Mayonnaise 1/4 cup
Parmesan,grated 3 tablespoon
Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon
Fresh tarragon,chopped 1 T
Whole walnuts,toasted 18 g
Firm fresh pear,halved, cored & cut into slivers 1
Radicchio,shredded 1/2 cup
Sprouts for garnish,if desired


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. While the oven is heating, macerate the blackberries and place them into a heatproof bowl.
  3. Next mix with the honey and about 1/4 tsp. of ground black pepper, cover in plastic wrap and place the bowl over the top of a 2-quart sauce pot with simmering water.
  4. Allow the bowl to heat over medium heat for about 30 minutes to speed up the maceration process – this can also be done a day in advance. Allow the macerated berries to cool to room temperature before using them.
  5. Combine the ricotta, chives, lemon zest, chives and 1 tsp. salt, and the remaining 1/2 tsp. of ground black pepper and set aside.
  6. Cut the bread in half and cut each half into 6 thick slices to make 12 slices total.
  7. When the oven is hot and ready, brush the bread with olive oil and light kosher salt, arrange on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned or approximately 10-12 minutes.
  8. When the oven is hot and ready, brush the bread with olive oil and light kosher salt, arrange on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned or approximately 10-12 minutes.
  9. Allow the toast to cool and then spread with the herbed ricotta. Then portion at least a tablespoon or so of the macerated blackberries on top of ricotta and serve.


Recipe courtesy of Chef David Guas – Spokesperson, National Honey Board