Description
Lemon blueberry ricotta toast brings Mediterranean sunshine to breakfast tables with creamy ricotta and zesty citrus. Sweet honey and fresh blueberries elevate this simple toast into a delightful morning experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread (whole wheat, sourdough, or artisan)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) honey
- Zest of 1 lemon
Garnish:
- None
Instructions
- Select artisan bread slices and transform them into a golden-crisp canvas by toasting until edges are perfectly bronzed and center remains slightly soft.
- Smooth rich, creamy ricotta across each slice, creating a velvety white landscape that serves as a delicate foundation for the upcoming layers.
- Scatter plump, ripe blueberries generously over the ricotta, ensuring each slice receives an abundant cluster of deep purple jewels.
- Gracefully drizzle amber-hued honey in elegant swirls, allowing the sweet liquid to weave between the blueberries and highlight their natural lusciousness.
- Finish the composition by delicately sprinkling fragrant lemon zest across the surface, releasing bright citrus oils that will elevate and intensify the toast’s complex flavor profile.
- Present immediately to capture the optimal temperature and texture, transforming a simple piece of toast into a gourmet breakfast experience.
Notes
- Perfect for a quick, luxurious breakfast that feels like a gourmet treat.
- Choose fresh, ripe blueberries for the most vibrant and sweet flavor profile.
- Slightly warm toast ensures the ricotta spreads smoothly and blueberries taste extra juicy.
- Use room temperature ricotta cheese for the creamiest, most spreadable texture.
- Experiment with different types of bread like sourdough, whole grain, or brioche for varied taste experiences.
- Store any leftover ingredients separately to maintain freshness and prevent soggy toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg