BAKED FRESH RICOTTA WITH STEWED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 305 Put the ricotta in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and let stand 10 minutes to remove excess liquid. Transfer the cheese to a bowl, add the egg, 1 tbsp honey, salt, half the lemon zest and stir until well combined. Transfer to an 8 ounce shallow baking dish and place on a baking sheet, ake in he center of the oven until puffed & beginning to brown , about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand 10 minutes. Put the cherries, lemon juice & remaining zest and 2 tbsp honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over med heat and cook until thickened & the cherries are broken down, about 15 minutes. Serve the ricotta spread over toast or English muffins and top with stewed cherries.