Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable Version)

Creamy whipped ricotta topped with sweet roasted strawberries on crispy toast

# What You 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 Assembly

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

→ Optional Garnishes

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 for easy cleanup.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine hulled and halved strawberries with honey, vanilla extract, and olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned strawberries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until fruit is soft and surrounded by syrupy juices. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
04 - While strawberries roast, combine ricotta cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest, and salt in a food processor or mixing bowl. Blend or whip for approximately 2 minutes until mixture becomes light, smooth, and creamy.
05 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden brown and crisp. For enhanced flavor, spread a thin layer of unsalted butter on bread before toasting.
06 - Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta over each toasted bread slice, ensuring even coverage to the edges.
07 - Top each ricotta-covered toast with roasted strawberries, spooning some of the roasting juices over the fruit for added moisture and flavor.
08 - Finish with fresh mint leaves, a light drizzle of honey, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and crushed nuts if desired. Serve immediately while toast is still crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted strawberries become jammy and concentrated, with this natural syrup that soaks into everything
  • Whipped ricotta is lighter than cream cheese but still feels indulgent and special
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a fancy cafe
02 -
  • The ricotta needs to be fully room temperature or it wont whip up light and fluffy
  • Dont skip stirring the strawberries halfway through roasting or they might stick
  • The roasted strawberries keep in the fridge for days and are amazing on yogurt or ice cream
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice bread for extra surface area to hold those toppings
  • Wait until the strawberries cool slightly before assembling so the ricotta does not melt
  • Sprinkle flaky salt at the very end to maintain its crunch

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