Australian Brunch Toast with Ricotta and Roasted Tomatoes

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Roast the cherry tomatoes20 min

   Mix cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic pressed through a garlic press, oregano leaves, Provençal herbs, salt and pepper. Place in a preheated 200°C oven for 15–20 minutes. The tomatoes should become soft, slightly open up, but retain their shape.

   Cherry tomatoOlive oilGarlicOreganoHerbes de provenceSaltBlack pepper
2. 02
   Step 2Prepare ricotta with orange zest

   Grate orange zest on a Microplane or the finest grater. Mix with ricotta, add a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir until creamy.

   OrangeRicottaOlive oilSaltBlack pepper
3. 03
   Step 3Pan-fry the tartine

   Pan-fry the tartine in butter on both sides until golden and crispy.

   Tartine — 1 large sliceButter
4. 04
   Step 4Assemble the toast

   Spread ricotta in a thick layer. Let the tomatoes cool slightly so they stay warm but not burning hot. Top with the tomatoes, drizzle with the fragrant juice that formed during roasting, and serve immediately.

   RicottaCherry tomato