Sweet Grape & 'Cannoli Cream' Toast

The California Table Grape challenged its Food & Culinary Professionals Dietary Practice Group (a little clan of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics that I absolutely LOVE) to create a recipe with 10 ingredients or less. The main ingredient: sweet grapes...obviously. Grapes of all varieties are in season right now, and in the heat of summer, fresh fruit is overtaking my refrigerator. A little 'cannoli cream' pairs well with these juicy red grapes. We may not be from a climate that grows them readily, but that doesn't mean we cannot enjoy the succulent taste of grapes. Enjoy!

Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 slices multi-grain bread, toasted

4 Tablespoons low-fat ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon cinnamon

4 teaspoons honey, divided

2 heaping cups grapes, halved

4 Tablespoons almonds, sliced

Dash cinnamon

Fresh mint (optional)

Directions:

1.      In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon honey to make 'cannoli cream'.

2.  Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each slice of toasted bread.

3. Sprinkle grapes on each slice of toast, dividing evenly among each slice.

4. Sprinkle each slice of toast with sliced almonds, then drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and garnish with fresh mint (optional).