Strawberry Ricotta Toast (Printable Version)

A creamy ricotta layer with fresh strawberries and honey on crisp toasted bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Garnish

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

# Steps:

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
03 - Spread ricotta mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread using a spoon or spatula
04 - Arrange sliced strawberries evenly on top of the ricotta layer
05 - Drizzle with additional honey and sprinkle with chopped mint, flaky sea salt, and black pepper as desired
06 - Serve immediately while the toast is still crisp and warm

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes — a full brunch experience with minimal effort.
  • Vegetarian-friendly — wholesome and satisfying without any meat.
  • Beautifully festive — the ruby-red strawberries and honey drizzle make it perfect for Galentines or any special occasion.
  • Easily customisable — swap ingredients to suit your pantry, dietary needs, or personal taste.
  • Only 220 calories per serving — light, nourishing, and genuinely delicious.
02 -
  • Use whole-milk ricotta for the creamiest, richest flavour — low-fat versions can turn watery.
  • Let the ricotta come to room temperature before mixing so it spreads more easily.
  • Choose ripe, fragrant strawberries — the sweeter the berry, the better the result.
  • A grill pan instead of a toaster gives the bread beautiful char marks and extra depth of flavour.
  • Add the flaky sea salt last, just before serving, to preserve its delicate crunch.
  • For allergen safety, always check product labels — this recipe contains dairy (ricotta) and gluten (bread).
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