Salted Honey Ricotta Toast (Printable)

Thick sourdough layered with smooth ricotta, salted honey, and fresh berries for a sweet-savory morning treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Toast

01 - 4 thick slices sourdough bread

→ Ricotta Mixture

02 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

→ Salted Honey

05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

→ Toppings

07 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries
08 - Zest of 1 lemon, optional
09 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Steps:

01 - Toast sourdough slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
02 - Whisk together ricotta, heavy cream or milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Stir honey with flaky sea salt in a small bowl until well combined.
04 - Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta over each slice of toast.
05 - Drizzle salted honey over the ricotta layer.
06 - Top with fresh berries.
07 - Garnish with lemon zest and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy toast and creamy ricotta feels indulgent but takes only 15 minutes, so you can make it any morning without stress.
  • Salted honey hits that sweet-salty balance that makes your brain go quiet and just enjoy the moment.
  • It works for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner when you want something that tastes fancy but feels completely effortless.
02 -
  • Room-temperature ricotta won't whip properly, so keep it cold; the cold is what gives it that light, fluffy texture that makes this whole thing work.
  • Don't mix the honey and salt more than a minute or two before serving, because the salt will start pulling moisture from the honey and it becomes less drizzly and more syrupy.
03 -
  • If your ricotta seems watery, line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and drain it for 30 minutes before whipping; this makes the final texture even creamier.
  • Toast your bread in a grill pan instead of a toaster for prettier char marks and more even crispness, especially if your bread is thick.
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