Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta (Print)

Creamy ricotta spread over crisp toast with sweet roasted strawberries for an elegant breakfast or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Roasted Strawberries

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

→ For the Whipped Ricotta

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

→ For Assembly

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

# How To Make:

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. 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 whipped ricotta stays fluffy for hours, so you can prep it ahead
  • Roasting transforms even mediocre strawberries into something extraordinary
  • It looks like something from a café but comes together in under 40 minutes
02 -
  • Dont skip draining the ricotta for 30 minutes if it looks whey-heavy in the container
  • The roasting time for strawberries varies depending on their starting size—check at 15 minutes
  • These are best assembled immediately, but you can prep all components separately hours ahead
03 -
  • If your ricotta seems grainy, push it through a fine-mesh sieve before whipping
  • Use a microplane for the lemon zest to avoid any bitter white pith

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