Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast
A delightful summertime toast topped with warm, caramelized strawberries and creamy whipped ricotta, perfect for brunch or a refreshing snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Salt to taste
- 4 slices of bread (like ciabatta or sourdough)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the strawberries with olive oil and sugar.
- Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for about 15-20 minutes.
- Combine ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Spread the whipped ricotta on the toasted bread, top with roasted strawberries, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a light texture, whip the ricotta to make it airy. You can substitute the ricotta with cream cheese or use gluten-free bread as alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg