Rye Bread with Varškė and Fresh Peach or Nectarine

Ingredients

4 thin slices of dark rye bread (juoda ruginė duona)
100 g varškė cheese
1–2 tablespoons of yogurt, for a creamier texture
1 fresh peach or nectarine
A few fresh rocket leaves
A few drops of extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the cheese mixture
Place the varškė in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of yogurt and stir until smooth. Add the second tablespoon only if needed, so that the mixture is creamy and easy to spread

Prepare the breadUse the rye bread slices as they are or, for extra crunch, lightly toast them for a few minutes in a dry frying pan or in the oven.

Prepare the fruit
Thinly slice the fresh peach or nectarine.

Assemble and serve
Spread the varškė mixture over the rye bread. Arrange the fresh fruit slices on top and add a few rocket leaves. Finish with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil

Ways to Enjoy This Recipe

Light Appetizer or Everyday Snack

Serve it as a light appetizer, where the creaminess of the varškė, the juiciness of the fruit and the crispness of the rye create a fresh balance of flavors before the main course or enjoy it as an easy everyday snack at the office

Breakfast & Brunch

Enjoy it as a quick and simple breakfast or brunch. Finish with a light drizzle of honey instead of olive oil, for a sweeter, child-friendly version.

Sharing Platter

Create an easy sharing platter for family gatherings by arranging the rye slices on a large platter and cutting them into smaller pieces