2 ripe plums, thinly sliced
1 cup cherries, pits removed and halved
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Smoked sea salt
¼ vanilla bean, split
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
½ baguette, sliced thinly and toasted
In a glass bowl, toss together plums, cherries, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Set aside and let plums and cherries macerate together for 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a separate bowl. Whisk in ricotta cheese and stir until mixture is smooth. When ready to serve, brush baguette slices with olive oil. Spread each piece with ricotta and top with fruit. Drizzle all with olive oil, juice from bowl, and sprinkle with salt.
Yield: 4 servings
