Strawberry Ricotta Toast (Printable)

Creamy ricotta spread on crisp toast topped with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of honey.

# What You’ll Use:

→ 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

# How-To:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough for guests but comes together in the time it takes to make coffee.
  • The contrast between crispy toast and creamy ricotta with bright strawberries hits all the textures and flavors at once.
  • You can have it on the table in 15 minutes, making it perfect for those mornings when you want to impress without the stress.
02 -
  • Don't assemble these ahead of time—the toast will go soft and sad within minutes if it sits with wet toppings, so always do the final assembly right before serving.
  • The salt and pepper aren't decoration; they're crucial for balancing the sweetness and making all the flavors pop, so don't skip them thinking it's unnecessary.
03 -
  • Toast your bread in a grill pan instead of a regular toaster for a more dramatic exterior and better texture control.
  • Keep your ricotta at room temperature for easier spreading—cold ricotta is harder to work with and won't blend as smoothly with the lemon zest and honey.
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