Strawberry Ricotta Toast (Print Version)

Creamy ricotta topped with fresh strawberries, honey, and a touch of mint on toasted bread.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or rustic bread

→ Creamy Layer

02 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - 1 tablespoon honey

→ Topping

05 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - Flaky sea salt to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Toast bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with lemon zest and 1 tablespoon honey, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread using a spoon or spatula.
04 - Arrange sliced fresh strawberries on top of the ricotta layer in an even distribution.
05 - Drizzle with additional honey and sprinkle with chopped mint, flaky sea salt, and black pepper if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while the toast remains crisp and warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy toast and creamy ricotta creates a texture that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • It comes together in minutes but looks like you spent your morning planning something special.
  • Fresh strawberries and honey mean you're tasting spring no matter what season it is outside.
02 -
  • Toast the bread all the way to golden—pale toast will absorb the ricotta and become mushy before you can even take a bite.
  • Don't slice the strawberries more than a few minutes before assembling, or they'll weep and make everything soggy and sad.
  • The salt and pepper aren't a mistake; they're the secret that makes the whole thing taste more refined and complex.
03 -
  • Keep your ricotta at room temperature before assembly—cold ricotta is stiff and spreads unevenly, while warm ricotta from sitting out flows like a dream.
  • Buy the best strawberries you can find because they're the star here, and they'll taste like the difference between ordinary and unforgettable.
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