Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Print)

Crispy toast meets creamy whipped ricotta and sweet roasted strawberries

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 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, concentrated strawberries and cool, creamy ricotta hits every satisfaction button
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant brunch menu
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble right before serving, which makes you look effortless
02 -
  • Drain your ricotta for 30 minutes in a sieve if it looks especially watery, or your whipped cheese might turn sad and thin
  • Don't crowd the strawberries on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of roast and you'll miss that concentrated flavor
  • The whipped ricotta can sit at room temperature for about an hour, but don't make it too far ahead or it starts to weep
03 -
  • Room temperature ricotta whips up much lighter and smoother than cold ricotta straight from the fridge
  • A splash of orange blossom water in with the strawberries takes this into fancy bakery territory

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