Whipped Honey Ricotta Toast (Printable)

Creamy whipped ricotta and honey spread over crisp toast, finished with your favorite toppings for a quick breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

→ Pantry

02 - 4 slices artisan bread such as sourdough or multigrain
03 - 2 to 3 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
04 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, optional, for brushing bread

→ Fresh

05 - Zest of 1 lemon, optional

→ Toppings

06 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
07 - Crushed pistachios, toasted almonds, or chopped walnuts, optional
08 - Fresh berries or sliced figs, optional
09 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Steps:

01 - Combine ricotta cheese and 2 to 3 tablespoons honey in a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or whisk, whip until thoroughly light, smooth, and creamy, about 2 minutes. Incorporate lemon zest if desired.
02 - Brush bread slices with olive oil if desired. Toast in a skillet over medium heat or use a toaster until each slice is golden and crisp.
03 - Spread a generous layer of whipped honey ricotta over each toasted bread slice.
04 - Drizzle toasts with extra honey. Add toppings such as flaky sea salt, nuts, fresh berries, or mint leaves according to preference.
05 - Serve the assembled toasts promptly to enjoy warm, crisp bread and creamy ricotta.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
  • Ready to eat in just 15 minutes and feels totally special
  • Kid-approved and totally customizable for different tastes
  • A beautiful balance of creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber when you use multigrain bread
  • Adapts to each season with different fruit or nut toppings
  • Makes an impressive brunch or breakfast board
03 -
  • Buy ricotta from a deli counter or specialty cheese shop if possible for superior texture
  • Always toast nuts yourself for the best crunch and flavor Brush bread with olive oil for a luxe bistro result Use a microplane for your lemon zest to avoid bitterness Keep toppings within easy reach so you can customize every slice

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