Whipped Ricotta Toast with Berries and Honey
In short: Thick toast spread with whipped lemon ricotta, topped with fresh berries, honey and pistachios. A quick, pretty brunch with no cooking. It takes about 13 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 3 min
- Total
- 13 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 405 kcal
Plain ricotta turns silky when you whip it for a minute with a little olive oil, lemon zest and honey, and it makes a creamy bed for fresh berries on toast. The result is sweet but not heavy, and it looks like something from a café. The ricotta keeps for several days, so you can whip a batch and assemble toast in under five minutes whenever you like.
Instructions
- Drain any liquid from the ricotta. Beat it with a whisk, or in a food processor, with the honey, olive oil, lemon zest and salt for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth, light and creamy.
- Toast the bread until golden and crisp.
- Spread a thick layer of whipped ricotta over each slice, swirling it with the back of a spoon.
- Top with the berries, drizzle with the remaining honey and scatter with the pistachios and mint, if using. Serve right away.
Tips
- Whole-milk ricotta whips smoothly. Low-fat ricotta can be grainy, so give it an extra minute in the food processor.
- The same toast works with sliced peaches, figs or roasted grapes. A pinch of black pepper, a drizzle of olive oil and sliced tomatoes suit a savory version.
Questions and answers
Do I have to whip the ricotta?
No, but whipping makes it smoother and lighter, so it spreads like a mousse instead of crumbling. One minute with a whisk or food processor is enough.
Can I make whipped ricotta ahead of time?
Yes. It keeps for 4 days in a sealed container in the fridge. Stir it before spreading, since it firms up when cold.
What other toppings work on ricotta toast?
Roasted tomatoes with basil, or sliced figs with thyme, are both good. Toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flaky salt suit almost any topping.
How long does it take to make Whipped Ricotta Toast with Berries and Honey?
About 13 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 3 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Whipped Ricotta Toast with Berries and Honey?
About 405 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 405 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 470 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
