Peach Toast with Ricotta and Mint

Ingredients

• ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon spiced rum (optional)
• Dash of salt
• 2 ripe peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
• 4 thick slices whole-grain bread
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, rum and salt. Add peach slices and toss to coat. Set aside.
3. Toast bread.
4. Spread about 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture on each slice of toast. Top with peach slices and sprinkle with mint.

 Serves: 4