Description
A delightful and creamy roasted strawberry whipped ricotta toast perfect for a fresh summer breakfast or snack. Sweet caramelized strawberries are paired with smooth, lemon-zested ricotta spread on toasted rustic bread, garnished with fresh mint and an optional drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Strawberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Whipped Ricotta
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1–2 teaspoons honey
Toast and Garnish
- 4 slices sourdough or rustic bread, toasted
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- Optional drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for roasting the strawberries.
- Roast the strawberries: On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss the hulled and halved strawberries with honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Spread them out evenly and roast for 20–25 minutes, until they are soft and caramelized.
- Prepare whipped ricotta: While the strawberries roast, place the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and honey in a food processor or mixing bowl. Blend or whip until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, approximately 1–2 minutes.
- Toast the bread: Toast the sourdough or rustic bread slices until they are golden brown and crisp to provide a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Assemble the toast: Spread a generous layer of the whipped ricotta over each toasted bread slice. Spoon the warm roasted strawberries over the ricotta layer.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh mint leaves on top of each toast. Optionally, drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze for extra sweetness and tang. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a savory version, omit the honey in the ricotta and add a pinch of salt instead.
- This recipe works beautifully with other roasted fruits such as cherries or figs.
- Use rustic bread or sourdough for the best texture and flavor combination.
- Make sure not to over-roast the strawberries to retain some of their juicy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
