Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable Version)

Creamy whipped ricotta meets sweet roasted strawberries on crisp sourdough toast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Roasted Strawberries

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

→ Whipped Ricotta

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

→ Assembly

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

# Directions:

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 roasted strawberries become jammy and concentrate their natural sweetness in ways fresh berries never could
  • Whipped ricotta transforms from a plain cheese into something impossibly light and luxurious
  • It looks impressive but comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal effort
02 -
  • The ricotta needs to be completely room temperature before whipping or it will stay grainy no matter how long you process it
  • Let those roasted berries cool for just a few minutes before topping so the ricotta does not melt completely
  • Serving immediately is crucial because the toast starts losing its crunch after about 10 minutes
03 -
  • Pat your strawberries completely dry before tossing them with the honey mixture so they roast rather than steam
  • Whip the ricotta longer than you think you need to because that airiness is what makes this recipe special

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