vanilla ginger cherry tartine (tartine gourmande)

Vanilla and Ginger-Flavored Cherries on a Tartine

(For 4 Tartines)

You need:

• 4 nice country bread slices (sourdough is lovely)
• 4 prosciutto slices
• 7 oz whole milk (sheep) ricotta
• 1/2 lime
• 1 tsp sherry vinegar
• 12 cherry tomatoes
• 12 black cherries
• 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds removed
• A little ginger root, finely grated
• 4 Tbsp fruity olive oil
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp whole canne sugar
• Fresh basil
• Salt and pepper

Steps:

• Place the cherries in a bowl and coat with 3 Tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1/2 lime, the vanilla seeds and grated ginger. Let rest for 30 min.
• Mix together the ricotta with freshly chopped basil, salt and pepper and 1 tsp sherry vinegar. Keep.
• Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a pan and cook the cherries for about 2 to 3 min, then add the marinade juice if any, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp cane sugar. Cook for 1 to 2 min.
• When ready to eat, add fresh basil coarsely chopped to the cherries.
• Toast your bread slices.
• Spread the ricotta on top of the bread. Top with a slice of prosciutto, three cherry tomatoes and cherries per tartine. Eat with an arugula or mâche salad.