Description
Whipped Ricotta & Blueberry Toast is a fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that combines creamy whipped ricotta cheese with juicy blueberries over crispy artisan bread. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or light dessert, this recipe offers a harmonious blend of textures and natural sweetness with optional touches of honey, sea salt, and lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh ricotta cheese
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 slice artisan bread (sourdough, whole grain, or multigrain)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Chopped toasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pistachios)
- Fresh mint or basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta: Place the fresh ricotta cheese in a mixing bowl and whip it using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and fluffy, ensuring it is light and easy to spread.
- Toast the Bread: Slice your chosen artisan bread and toast it until golden brown and crispy to provide a sturdy, crunchy base.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread a generous layer of the whipped ricotta evenly over the toasted bread to create a creamy contrast to the crunch.
- Add Blueberries: Evenly distribute fresh blueberries on top of the ricotta, adding juicy sweetness.
- Finish With Extras: Drizzle honey over the blueberries, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt to balance flavors, and optionally add lemon zest and fresh herbs like mint or basil for brightness and aroma.
Notes
- Use room temperature ricotta for better whipping and texture.
- Choose sturdy artisan bread to prevent sogginess.
- Do not overload with blueberries to avoid messy toast.
- Experiment with sweeteners such as maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
- Use the freshest blueberries possible for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Store leftover whipped ricotta in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; keep blueberries separately.
- Freeze extra blueberries for up to 6 months; avoid freezing whipped ricotta.
- Serve fresh; reheat by toasting fresh bread and adding cold ricotta and blueberries on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Whipped ricotta, blueberry toast, easy breakfast, healthy snack, quick recipe, ricotta toast, blueberry recipe
