Spiced Ricotta Honey Toast – Easy Open Sandwich

With fennel, coriander seeds and a touch of chilli

by Justina Sullivan
Spiced ricotta honey toast topped with crushed fennel seeds, coriander, and chilli flakes on toasted sourdough bread.

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Creamy Ricotta and Honey Combined with Sourdough and a Sprinkling of Spice

Simple, everyday ingredients come together in this irresistibly easy recipe. Creamy ricotta is spread generously over toasted sourdough, then drizzled with golden honey and finished with a warm sprinkle of lightly toasted fennel and coriander seeds. Add a pinch of chilli flakes for a gentle kick of heat that balances beautifully with the sweetness of the honey. This quick ricotta and honey open sandwich is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack – ready in under 10 minutes with minimal fuss.

Spiced ricotta honey toast topped with crushed fennel seeds, coriander, and chilli flakes on toasted sourdough bread.

Why Ricotta and Honey are a Winning Combination

Ricotta and honey are a classic pairing found in everything from desserts to savoury bites. Ricotta’s creamy, neutral flavour allows bold toppings to shine, making it ideal for sweet-and-spicy combinations. In this recipe, the drizzle of honey topped with crushed fennel, coriander, and chilli creates a quick, no-cook twist on hot honey, delivering sweet heat without the need for simmering or infusing.

Coriander seeds add a touch of floral and citrus with their bittersweet orange and lemon zest. To learn more about coriander seeds and their uses, click here:

Spiced ricotta honey toast topped with crushed fennel seeds, coriander, and chilli flakes on toasted sourdough bread.

Recipe: Spiced Ricotta Honey Toast

Spiced ricotta honey toast topped with crushed fennel seeds, coriander, and chilli flakes on toasted sourdough bread.
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Spiced Ricotta Honey Toast

Creamy ricotta spread over crusty toasted bread, topped with honey and garnished with lightly roasted and crushed fennel and coriander.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 slices crusty white bread or sourdough
  • 4 heaped tablespoons ricotta cheese
  • 1 -2 tbsp honey
  • ¼ tsp fennel seeds
  • ¼ tsp coriander seeds
  • Pinch chilli flakes

Instructions

  • Dry roast spices in a small frying for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer to a mortar & pestle along with chilli flakes and crush into smaller pieces.
  • Toast bread until golden brown. Spread thickly with ricotta and drizzle with honey. Finish by sprinkling over crushed spice mix.