Whipped Feta and Hot Honey Grilled Peach Toast

Yield: 12 slices

Ingredients

Whipped Feta:

  • 500 g Président feta (about 17.6 oz)
  • ⅓ cup (75 mL) Lactantia 35% Whipping Cream
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) iÖGO 3.25% plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest, microplaned
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice (optional)

Grilled Peaches:

  • 6 peaches, cut into ½-inch slices
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) hot honey
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chili flakes
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Assembly:

  • 12 slices multigrain bread

Garnish:

  • ¾ cup maple syrup (approximately 1 tbsp per serving)
  • Fresh thyme
  • Lemon zest

Directions

  1. Wash hands thoroughly and sanitize all work surfaces and equipment. Use designated cutting boards for products being used.
  2. Add feta to a food processor and blend until as smooth as possible.
  3. With the processor running, slowly stream in the 35% cream until fully smooth and emulsified.
  4. Add the yogurt and blend until fully incorporated.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and fold in thyme and lemon zest (add lemon juice if using).
  6. Transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate until service.
  7. Toss peach slices with olive oil, maple syrup, chili flakes, and a pinch of kosher salt.
  8. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  9. Grill peaches for approximately 2 minutes per side, until lightly charred but still holding shape.
  10. Set aside and keep warm.
  11. Toast or grill multigrain bread slices until golden and crisp.

For Service:

  1. Pipe whipped feta onto each slice of toasted bread.
  2. Top each toast with 6 slices of grilled peaches.
  3. Drizzle with hot honey (approximately 1 tbsp per toast).
  4. Garnish with fresh thyme and lemon zest.
  5. Serve immediately while warm.