Description
Whipped Ricotta Tomato Toasts are a delightful dish made with fresh ricotta, ripe tomatoes, and crusty bread, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 large ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom or vine-ripened)
- 4 slices of crusty bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the fresh ricotta cheese and whip until light and fluffy, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and toast the bread slices with olive oil for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Wash and slice the tomatoes into thin rounds, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Spread the whipped ricotta on each slice of toast and layer the sliced tomatoes on top.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and torn basil leaves.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based ricotta.
- For gluten-free, choose gluten-free bread.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick or use different herbs for flavor.
- Store whipped ricotta in an airtight container and keep toasted bread separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Whipped Ricotta, Tomato Toasts, Appetizer, Italian, Vegetarian