Ham and baked ricotta cheesecake platter

Name: Ham and baked ricotta cheesecake platter
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 300g fresh ricotta; 1/2 cup vintage cheddar, grated; 1/3 cup parmesan, grated; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped; 1/2 cup walnuts; 1 tablespoon icing sugar; 1 bunch watercress, sprigs picked; Leftover ham, chilled, sliced (see Notes); 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, steamed; 250g Amoroso truss tomatoes; 400g tomato medley mix, large tomatoes halved; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 400g loaf crusty bread, sliced; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely shredded