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RICOTTA, MORTADELLA & PISTACHIO TOAST

RICOTTA, MORTADELLA & PISTACHIO TOAST

A simple stunner that pays homage to Italian tradition—with a twist.

Sometimes, the best recipes are the ones that feel like they’ve been passed down for generations, yet still manage to surprise you. This Ricotta, Mortadella & Pistachio Toast does exactly that. It’s rich, creamy, savoury, and has just the right amount of bite.

Made with Grande Cheese Ricotta, this recipe is perfect for weekend entertaining, a casual weekday lunch, or those moments when you want something satisfying and beautiful. We’re using high-quality ingredients that speak for themselves, and yes—you can find most of them at a Grande Cheese Market location near you.

RICOTTA MORTADELLA & PISTACHIO TOAST

INGREDIENTS:

  • Grande Cheese Ricotta, whipped in a food processor
  • Sourdough loaf, sliced and toasted
  • Finely sliced San Daniele mortadella 
  • Green olive pesto (see below)
  • Chopped pistachios, for garnish
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

 

GREEN OLIVE PESTO:

This quick pesto brings brightness, brine, and a bit of heat.

  • 2 tbsp pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 heaping tbsp sliced green olives, finely chopped
  • 1–2 tsp olive brine (from your olive jar)
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.

 

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Whip the Grande Cheese Ricotta in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag (or use a spoon for a rustic spread).
  2. Toast the sourdough slices until golden.
  3. Pipe or spread the whipped ricotta generously over each toast.
  4. Layer with thin slices of mortadella.
  5. Spoon on the green olive pesto.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fresh parsley.
  7. Serve immediately—and don’t expect leftovers.

 

Where to Shop:

You can find Grande Cheese Ricotta—along with fresh-baked bread, deli-fresh mortadella, and anything else you need for this recipe—at any Grande Cheese Market location. Our stores are filled with authentic Italian ingredients, fresh products, and the kind of value you’ll want to come back for again and again.

Buon appetito!