Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable Version)
Golden toast meets fluffy lemon ricotta and caramelized strawberries for an elegant morning treat.
# What You Need:
→ Roasted Strawberries
01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Whipped Ricotta
05 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toast Assembly
10 - 4 thick slices crusty sourdough or country bread
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh mint leaves
13 - Additional honey for drizzling
14 - Crushed pistachios or toasted almonds
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss strawberries with honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt on prepared baking sheet. Spread in single layer and roast 20-25 minutes until soft and syrupy. Set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Combine ricotta, heavy cream, honey, lemon zest, and salt in medium bowl. Whip with handheld mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil or butter. Toast in skillet over medium heat or under broiler until golden and crisp.
05 - Spread generous layer of whipped ricotta on each toast. Top with roasted strawberries and their juices.
06 - Garnish with mint leaves, honey drizzle, and nuts if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between warm, syrupy strawberries and cool, cloudlike ricotta is absolutely swoonworthy
- It looks impressive but comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal active cooking
- Perfect for brunch because you can roast the strawberries and whip the ricotta ahead of time
02 -
- The roasted strawberries keep in the fridge for up to 5 days and taste even better as the flavors meld
- Don't skip the pinch of salt in both components it makes all the flavors pop
- Serve immediately after assembling because the toast starts to soften after 10 minutes
03 -
- A handheld mixer gives the smoothest ricotta, but a sturdy whisk and some elbow grease work too
- If your strawberries aren't very sweet, add an extra tablespoon of honey before roasting