Crispy bread spread with garlicky ricotta, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with spicy-sweet honey.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 loaf French bread, approximately 12 inches
→ Ricotta-Garlic Spread
02 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Hot Honey
09 - 1/4 cup honey
10 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
11 - Extra chopped parsley, optional
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
04 - Evenly distribute the ricotta-garlic mixture over both bread halves.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the topping is lightly golden.
06 - Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally without allowing it to boil. Remove from heat and let infuse while the bread bakes.
07 - Remove bread from oven and cool for 2 minutes. Slice into individual pieces.
08 - Drizzle generously with hot honey. Garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
