Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable)

Crispy toast layered with whipped ricotta and sweet roasted strawberries for an elegant breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Strawberries

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Whipped Ricotta

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

→ Toast

10 - 4 thick slices crusty sourdough or country bread
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh mint leaves
13 - Additional honey for drizzling
14 - Crushed pistachios or toasted almonds

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss strawberries with honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt on the prepared baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and roast for 20–25 minutes until soft and syrupy. Set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Combine ricotta, heavy cream, honey, lemon zest, and salt in a medium bowl. Using a handheld mixer or whisk, whip until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil or butter. Toast in a skillet over medium heat or under a broiler until golden and crisp.
05 - Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on each toast. Top with roasted strawberries and their juices.
06 - Garnish with mint leaves, a drizzle of honey, and nuts if desired. Serve immediately.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted strawberries transform into jammy jewels that taste like they've been simmering for hours
  • Whipping the ricotta creates a cloud-like texture that makes regular ricotta feel heavy in comparison
  • It strikes that perfect balance between fancy brunch worthy and secretly simple to pull off
02 -
  • The strawberries continue to release juices after they come out of the oven, so don't skip that syrupy liquid when spooning them over the toast
  • Room temperature ricotta whips up much better than cold, so take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you start
  • These are best assembled right before serving because the ricotta will start to soften the crispy bread if it sits too long
03 -
  • A splash of balsamic vinegar on the strawberries before roasting adds this incredible depth that people can't quite put their finger on
  • Don't hull the strawberries too aggressively or you'll lose half the fruit along with the green tops

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