Cold Ricotta on Warm Peaches Creates the Dessert's Essential Texture Contrast

Baking peaches concentrates their natural sugars and softens the flesh, turning the fruit's own juice and honey into a thick, golden syrup. The addition of ricotta provides a cool, creamy counterpoint to the heat of the fruit. Prep: 5 minutesBake: 10 minutesYield: 4 servings Ingredients4 peaches150g ricotta (or soft cream cheese, thick Greek yogurt)2 tbsp honey10g butterPinch of cinnamon½ tsp lemon zest20-30g nuts, optional