Description
This Strawberry Ricotta Toast combines creamy whipped ricotta, juicy roasted strawberries, and crisp toasted bread for a fresh and elegant dish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack, it delivers sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup traditional whole milk ricotta cheese
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
4 slices sandwich or artisan bread, toasted
1 tablespoon sliced fresh mint or basil
Balsamic glaze, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the strawberries in a baking dish and toss with the honey and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Roast the strawberries for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until soft and juicy.
- Add the ricotta cheese and kosher salt to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the whipped ricotta evenly over the toasted bread slices.
- Spoon the roasted strawberries and some of their juices over the ricotta.
- Top with fresh mint or basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Serve immediately while the toast is crisp.
Notes
Use sourdough or artisan bread for extra texture and flavor.
Frozen strawberries may be used if thawed and drained before roasting.
Store roasted strawberries and whipped ricotta separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Add chopped pistachios or walnuts for extra crunch.
For a sweeter version, drizzle additional honey over the finished toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
