Description
Roasted strawberry whipped ricotta toast brings Mediterranean sunshine onto your breakfast plate, offering a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors. Fresh strawberries caramelized with honey create a luxurious spread that will elevate your morning routine with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pint (473 ml) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) ricotta cheese
- 4 slices crusty bread
Roasting and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Garnish Ingredients:
- Fresh thyme or basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for roasting strawberries.
- Combine sliced strawberries with honey, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even coating.
- Arrange strawberries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding for proper caramelization.
- Roast strawberries for 20-25 minutes until they become soft, slightly jammy, and develop golden edges.
- Remove strawberries from oven and allow them to cool and concentrate their natural sweetness.
- Whip ricotta cheese with honey and vanilla extract using a hand mixer until the texture becomes smooth and airy.
- Toast bread slices until they reach a golden-brown, crisp consistency.
- Spread a luxurious layer of whipped ricotta across each toasted bread slice, creating an even coating.
- Carefully arrange the roasted strawberries atop the whipped ricotta, distributing them evenly.
- Optional: Garnish with delicate fresh thyme or basil leaves for an aromatic finish.
- Drizzle additional honey over the toast for extra sweetness and shine.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm, crisp toast and creamy, roasted strawberries.
Notes
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly version that keeps the sweet, caramelized flavor profile.
- Choose firm, ripe strawberries to ensure they roast beautifully without turning mushy during the cooking process.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities while maintaining the delightful texture.
- Experiment with different herbs like mint or rosemary instead of thyme to create unique flavor combinations that surprise and delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg