Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable)

Creamy whipped ricotta meets sweet roasted strawberries on crisp sourdough toast for an elegant breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Roasted Strawberries

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
04 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Whipped Ricotta

05 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
06 - 2 tbsp heavy cream
07 - 1 tsp lemon zest
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly

10 - 4 slices crusty sourdough or country bread
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
13 - Cracked black pepper for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss the strawberries with honey, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Spread them on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 15–20 minutes until soft and syrupy. Let cool slightly.
03 - While the strawberries roast, combine ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, honey, and a pinch of salt in a food processor or with a hand mixer. Whip until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
04 - Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil. Toast in a hot skillet or under the broiler until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
05 - Spread generous amounts of whipped ricotta onto each toast.
06 - Top with roasted strawberries and drizzle with any roasting juices. Garnish with fresh mint and cracked black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast of warm roasted berries against cool creamy ricotta is something special
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
  • Perfect for any meal from breakfast to an elegant appetizer
02 -
  • Let the roasted strawberries cool for just a few minutes so they do not melt the ricotta immediately
  • The whipped ricotta can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days
  • Toast the bread right before serving so it stays crisp and does not become soggy
03 -
  • Use room temperature ricotta for the smoothest whipped consistency
  • Do not skip the balsamic vinegar, it is what makes the roasted strawberries taste special

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