Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta (Printable)
Golden toast layered with light honey-lemon ricotta and syrupy roasted berries, finished with fresh mint and crunchy nuts.
# 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 Assembly
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
# How To Make:
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, approximately 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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between warm, syrupy strawberries and cool, creamy ricotta is absolutely worth swooning over
- It comes together in under 45 minutes but looks like something from a fancy café
- You can prep most components ahead and assemble last minute for effortless entertaining
02 -
- The ricotta needs to be fully cold to whip up properly, so don't skip the chilling time
- Don't crowd the strawberries on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of roast
- Serve immediately once assembled because the toasted bread will start to soften from the moisture
03 -
- Pat your strawberries really dry before tossing them with honey, or they'll release too much water in the oven
- A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top at the end makes all the flavors pop