Project Description
PREPARATION TIME : 15 Minutes
SERVES : 8
INGREDIENTS
2 Sheets of Mountain Bread
1 cup of fresh ricotta
1 tbsp of pure maple syrup
1 tsp of cinnamon
2 pears, sliced
2 figs, quartered
extra cinnamon, for dusting
METHOD
- Preheat your oven to 140ºc (284ºf) and make sure you have a non-stick cupcake tray at hand (lightly grease if necessary)
- Cut the Mountain Bread squares into 4 equal pieces, and then cut in half across the shortest length.
- Get the first set of halves and brush the middle of one piece with a little water.
- Reattached the other piece, overlapping the first by 2-3cm to make a thicker base for your bite case.
- Press the Mountain Bread, double-layer side at the bottom, into the first cupcake mould.
- Repeat the process with the remaining Mountain Bread pieces.
- Bake at 140ºc (284ºf) for 5-7 minutes, or until the Mountain Bread begins to crisp.
- Meanwhile, mix the ricotta, maple syrup and teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Once the Mountain Bread cases have cooled, fill with the ricotta mixture and top with sliced fresh pear and fig.
- Serve sprinkle with extra cinnamon.
NOTES
This makes a great breakfast, snack or dessert, and can be varied as much as you like!
Try one of these ideas!
Mix grated chocolate through the ricotta and top with cherries
Add a little cream cheese to the ricotta and top with strawberry jam for a quick cheesecake alternative.
Use honey and orange rind in the ricotta and top with walnuts.
