Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast (Printable)

Crispy sourdough layered with light whipped ricotta and honey-roasted strawberries, finished with fresh mint and flaky sea salt.

# What You Need:

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

05 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

06 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream

07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

08 - Pinch of salt

09 - 4 slices country-style bread or sourdough

10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for toasting)

11 - Fresh mint leaves

12 - A drizzle of honey

13 - Flaky sea salt

14 - Crushed pistachios or toasted almonds

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. 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 the strawberries 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 or whip until light and smooth, about 2 minutes.

05 - Toast bread slices until golden brown. For extra flavor, spread lightly with butter before toasting.

06 - Spread the 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.

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The roasted strawberries turn into little jewels of concentrated sweetness
Whipped ricotta is one of thoserestaurant secrets that is incredibly easy to master at home

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The ricotta needs time in the food processor to become truly silky and smooth
Those roasting juices are liquid gold, do not leave them behind on the baking sheet

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A drizzle of balsamic glaze over everything adds this sophisticated tang that people cannot quite identify
Sprinkle flaky salt at the very end to make all the flavors pop