Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable Version)

Crispy sourdough topped with creamy whipped ricotta and sweet roasted strawberries, finished with fresh mint and honey.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (optional)

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Additional honey for drizzling
13 - Flaky sea salt
14 - Crushed pistachios or toasted almonds

# How to Make:

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 - 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 roasted strawberries transform into something that tastes like strawberry jam but with none of the effort
  • Whipped ricotta feels indulgent but is surprisingly light, especially with that hit of lemon zest
02 -
  • Roasted strawberries keep beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, so I always double the batch and use the extras on yogurt, oatmeal, or just straight off the spoon
  • The ricotta needs to be fully cold before whipping, or it will separate and never achieve that perfectly smooth consistency you are after
03 -
  • Spread the ricotta all the way to the edges of the bread so every bite has that perfect creamy to crunchy ratio
  • Leftover strawberry syrup is liquid gold over vanilla ice cream or stirred into sparkling water for an instant spritz

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