Creamy Tomato Ricotta Toast (Printable version)

Mediterranean-inspired toast with creamy whipped ricotta and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes. Quick, vegetarian, and perfect for any meal.

# What You Need:

→ Roasted Tomatoes

01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

→ Whipped Ricotta

06 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
07 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
09 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Assembly

11 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread
12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
13 - Additional extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
14 - Flaky sea salt to finish

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
03 - Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
04 - While tomatoes roast, combine ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a food processor or with a hand mixer. Blend until smooth and creamy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Toast the bread slices until golden brown using a toaster or grill.
06 - Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta onto each toasted bread slice.
07 - Top each toast with warm roasted tomatoes. Drizzle with additional olive oil, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
08 - Serve immediately while the tomatoes are still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like something from a cafe menu but comes together in under 30 minutes with everyday ingredients.
  • The contrast between sweet roasted tomatoes and tangy ricotta hits that perfect savory-creamy balance.
  • You can make it for one or scale it up for a crowd without any extra fuss.
02 -
  • Dont skip the whipping step, it transforms dense ricotta into something light and luxurious that spreads like butter.
  • Roast the tomatoes until they start to wrinkle and caramelize, underdone tomatoes are just warm and bland.
  • Assemble the toasts right before serving or the bread will soak up moisture and lose its crunch.
03 -
  • Let the tomatoes cool for a minute before piling them on, scorching hot tomatoes can make the ricotta slide right off the toast.
  • Use day-old bread if you have it, it toasts up crunchier and holds toppings better than fresh soft loaves.
  • Taste your ricotta before whipping, if its bland, add an extra pinch of salt and a little more lemon zest to wake it up.
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