Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable Version)

Creamy whipped ricotta with sweet roasted strawberries on golden 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

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

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - 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.
02 - Toss strawberries with honey, vanilla, and olive oil until evenly coated. Spread on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Roast for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until strawberries are soft and syrupy. Remove from oven and let 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, a drizzle of honey, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and crushed nuts if desired. Serve immediately while toast is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted strawberries develop this incredible depth that fresh berries just can't match, like someone turned up the volume on everything good about strawberries
  • Whipped ricotta feels impossibly luxurious, yet it comes together in minutes and makes everything taste restaurant-worthy
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the roasted berries cool slightly, or they'll melt your whipped ricotta into a sad puddle instead of staying distinct and beautiful
  • Whipping the ricotta in a food processor gives the silkiest results, but a good hand mixer works too if you're patient
03 -
  • Pat your strawberries dry before tossing them with the honey mixture, and they'll roast better instead of steaming in their own moisture
  • Let the whipped ricotta sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before spreading, it becomes even creamier and easier to work with

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