Description
A refreshing and vibrant breakfast toast featuring rustic bread topped with creamy lemon-infused ricotta, fresh blueberries, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for a quick and nutritious start to your day with a delightful mix of tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Toast
- 4 slices rustic bread or sourdough, toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional, for toasting)
Topping
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Optional fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast the bread slices until they become golden brown and crisp, using a toaster or skillet with olive oil or butter if desired for extra flavor.
- Prepare Lemon Ricotta Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy, ensuring the flavors are well combined.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread a generous layer of the lemon ricotta mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
- Add Blueberries and Honey Drizzle: Top each toast with fresh blueberries and drizzle additional honey on top to your preferred sweetness.
- Garnish and Serve: Add fresh mint leaves if using for a burst of color and flavor, then serve immediately to enjoy the toast at its best texture and taste.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, lightly warm the blueberries in a pan for 1 to 2 minutes before adding them to the toast.
- This toast also pairs well with strawberries or raspberries as a delicious variation.
