Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable)
Crispy sourdough topped with light whipped ricotta and sweet roasted strawberries for an elegant brunch.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Roasted Strawberries
01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Whipped Ricotta
05 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Toast
09 - 4 slices country-style bread or sourdough
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional for toasting
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Honey for drizzling
13 - Flaky sea salt
14 - Crushed pistachios or toasted almonds
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss strawberries with honey, vanilla, and olive oil. Spread on the baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring once, until soft and syrupy. Let cool slightly.
04 - Combine ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, and salt in a food processor or mixing bowl. Blend or whip until light and smooth, about 2 minutes.
05 - Toast bread slices until golden brown. For extra flavor, spread lightly with butter before toasting.
06 - Spread whipped ricotta generously over toasted bread.
07 - Top each toast with roasted strawberries and spoon over some of the roasting juices.
08 - Garnish with fresh mint, a drizzle of honey, a pinch of sea salt, and nuts if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between warm, syrupy strawberries and cool, creamy ricotta is absolute heaven
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a fancy café
02 -
- Room temperature ricotta whips up much smoother than cold ricotta, so take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you start
- The strawberries continue to release juices as they cool, so don't worry if they look a bit dry right out of the oven
03 -
- A splash of balsamic glaze over the top adds this incredible tangy depth that cuts through the sweetness
- If your ricotta seems too thick or grainy, add another teaspoon of cream until it reaches the consistency you want