Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable)

Crispy toast meets creamy whipped ricotta topped with sweet roasted strawberries for an elegant brunch or light snack.

# 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, for toasting (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Extra honey for drizzling
13 - Flaky sea salt
14 - Crushed pistachios or toasted almonds

# How To Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and 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 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 until light and smooth, about 2 minutes
05 - Toast bread slices until golden brown. Spread lightly with butter before toasting for extra flavor
06 - Spread 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm, syrupy roasted strawberries and cool, creamy ricotta is the kind of simple pleasure that makes people ask for seconds
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a fancy cafe window
02 -
  • The ricotta needs to be very cold and the cream very cold for proper whipping, otherwise you will end up with a grainy texture
  • Let those roasted strawberries cool for just 5 minutes before assembling, otherwise they will melt the ricotta too quickly
03 -
  • If your ricotta seems too watery, drain it in a sieve for 30 minutes before whipping for the fluffiest results
  • A pinch of black pepper with that final sea salt creates this sophisticated flavor profile that keeps people coming back for bite after bite

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