Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable Version)

Crispy toast meets creamy whipped ricotta topped with 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 Assembly

09 - 4 slices country-style bread or sourdough
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
11 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
12 - Additional honey for drizzling
13 - Flaky sea salt for finishing
14 - Crushed pistachios or toasted almonds (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss strawberries with honey, vanilla, and olive oil until evenly coated.
03 - Spread strawberries in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until soft and syrupy. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - Combine ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, and salt in a food processor or mixing bowl. Blend or whip until light and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Toast bread slices until golden brown. For enhanced flavor, spread lightly with butter before toasting.
06 - Spread whipped ricotta generously over each toasted bread slice.
07 - Top each toast with roasted strawberries, spooning some of the roasting juices over the top.
08 - Finish with fresh mint leaves, honey drizzle, flaky sea salt, and nuts if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasted strawberries transform into something reminiscent of warm jam but with fresh strawberry intensity
  • Whipped ricotta creates an incredibly light, mousse-like texture that still feels indulgent
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a fancy café
02 -
  • Room temperature ricotta whips up much smoother than cold ricotta straight from the fridge
  • Do not skip roasting the strawberries because that heat transforms them into something entirely different from fresh berries
  • The ricotta mixture can be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Use strawberries that are perfectly ripe because roasting will not improve underripe fruit
  • The roasting juices are liquid gold so do not discard them

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