Tomato Ricotta Toast (Printable View)

Mediterranean-inspired toast featuring creamy whipped ricotta and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and allow to reach temperature.
02 - Arrange halved cherry tomatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
03 - Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until tomatoes are softened and caramelized at the edges.
04 - While tomatoes roast, combine ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper in a food processor or mixing bowl. Process or beat with hand mixer for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
05 - Toast bread slices until golden brown and crispy using a toaster or grill.
06 - Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta mixture onto each toasted bread slice.
07 - Distribute warm roasted tomatoes evenly across each toast. Drizzle with additional olive oil, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
08 - Serve immediately while toasts remain warm and ricotta is fresh.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It turns ordinary ingredients into something that tastes like you spent all morning cooking.
  • The whipped ricotta is so creamy it almost melts into the warm toast.
  • Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their sweetness in a way raw ones never could.
  • You can make it fancy for guests or eat it alone in your pajamas.
02 -
  • Dont skip whipping the ricotta, it transforms the texture from grainy to silky and makes it spread like butter.
  • Let the tomatoes roast until theyre truly caramelized, not just softened, because thats where all the sweetness comes from.
  • Use the tomato juices left on the pan, they add flavor and moisture that make the toast come alive.
03 -
  • Toast your bread on a hot skillet with a little olive oil instead of a toaster for extra flavor and crunch.
  • If your ricotta is watery, drain it in a fine mesh strainer for ten minutes before whipping.
  • Make a double batch of roasted tomatoes and keep them in the fridge, theyre good on pasta, eggs, and salads all week.
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