Description
Indulge in this delightful Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast! A perfect combination of creamy ricotta, sweet roasted strawberries, and a hint of balsamic tang, making it an elegant breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Roasted Strawberries:
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- For the Whipped Ricotta:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Assembly:
- 4 slices of crusty bread, toasted
- Fresh thyme or basil leaves (optional)
- Extra honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Roasted Strawberries:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with honey, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the strawberries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and slightly caramelized. Let cool.
- Prepare the Whipped Ricotta:
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Using a hand mixer or whisk, whip the ricotta until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Toast:
- Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on each slice of toasted bread.
- Top with roasted strawberries.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or basil leaves, if desired, and drizzle with extra honey.
Notes
This dish is best served immediately but can be prepared in parts ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg