Description
A bright and creamy breakfast toast featuring whipped ricotta, fresh berries, and a touch of lemon for a refreshing and elegant start to the day.
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries
- 1 teaspoon honey for drizzling
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices in a toaster or skillet until golden and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the lemon ricotta mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
- Top the ricotta with the fresh berries, distributing them evenly across the toast.
- Drizzle a small amount of honey over the berries for added sweetness.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Sourdough or whole grain bread provides the best texture and flavor.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness.
- Use strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for variety.
- For extra protein, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt to the ricotta mixture.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep the toast crisp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
