Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable version)

Crispy toast with whipped ricotta and sweet roasted strawberries

# What you'll need:

→ Roasted Strawberries

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Whipped Ricotta

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

→ Toast

09 - 4 slices country-style bread or sourdough
10 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for toasting)

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - A drizzle of honey
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 the strawberries for 15-20 minutes, stirring once, until soft and syrupy. Let cool slightly.
04 - Add ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, and salt to 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 the 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm jammy strawberries and cool creamy ricotta hits differently than any regular toast
  • It looks fancy enough for brunch but comes together in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • The ricotta needs to be very cold before whipping or it will not fluff up properly
  • Letting the strawberries cool for just 5 minutes makes them easier to handle but still warm enough to soften the ricotta slightly
03 -
  • Use strawberries that are slightly underripe rather than overripe, as roasting brings out their natural sweetness and mushy berries will collapse completely
  • Whipping the ricotta in a chilled bowl helps it stay light and airy, especially on warm days

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