Description
These Bacon, Fig, and Ricotta Tartines combine crispy bacon, sweet figs, creamy ricotta, and toasted bread for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for entertaining or brunch, this elegant recipe is simple yet impressive!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz thick-cut bacon (thinly sliced)
- 12 thick slices of grainy bread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 6 fresh figs (halved or quartered)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (6–7 minutes). Drain and set aside, leaving 1 tbsp bacon fat in the skillet.
- Toast the slices of grainy bread until golden and crispy.
- In the skillet, mix maple syrup into the bacon fat and cook the figs for 2–3 minutes until softened. Deglaze with white wine vinegar.
- Spread 2 tbsp ricotta cheese onto each slice of toasted bread. Add figs and sprinkle crispy bacon on top.
- Season with sea salt, black pepper, and a dash of smoked paprika. Garnish with rosemary sprigs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with toasted nuts.
- Dried figs can be rehydrated and used as a substitute for fresh figs.
- Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stove-to-table
- Cuisine: Modern European