Whipped Honey Ricotta Toast with Berries

If you have never whipped your ricotta before, prepare to have your mind blown. Blending it with a bit of powdered sugar and vanilla transforms it from grainy and dense to silky and cloud-like. It spreads like cream cheese but tastes infinitely lighter. This is the kind of breakfast that looks like you tried, but takes about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk Galbani Whole Milk Ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 slices thick-cut sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons raw Wildflower Honey
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Whip the Ricotta

Add the ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla to a food processor. Blend for a full 2 minutes, scraping down the sides once halfway through. You want it completely smooth and airy, almost like a thick whipped cream. This step is not optional, the texture difference is night and day.

Step 2: Toast the Bread

Use thick slices of sourdough or any sturdy bread that can hold the weight of the toppings without going soggy. Toast until golden on the outside but still has a little give. Thick-cut bread is key here, thin toast will bend under the ricotta.

Step 3: Assemble

Spread the whipped ricotta generously over each slice, all the way to the edges. Pile on the berries however you like, then drizzle with honey and finish with a tiny pinch of flaky salt. The salt makes the sweetness pop.

Serving Suggestions

  • Add a handful of toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch
  • Swap the berries for sliced peaches in summer
  • Spread on a granola bar and bake at 400F for a warm version
  • Drizzle with less honey and add a few cracks of black pepper for a savory twist

Tips

  • Do not skip the whipping step. Unwhipped ricotta will slide right off the toast.
  • Use whole milk ricotta, not part-skim. The fat content is what makes this creamy.
  • This assembled dish does not keep well, so eat it right away.
  • If your berries are not very sweet, increase the honey drizzle slightly.