Description
A delicious, elegant, and incredibly fast Floral Whipped Ricotta Toast recipe: grilled bread topped with light, fluffy ricotta, zesty lemon curd, and fragrant edible flowers. Perfect for brunch or a light dessert.
Ingredients
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1 (15 ounces) container whole milk ricotta cheese
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Zest of 1 lemon (more for garnish)
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 bunch fresh herbs (such as oregano, basil, and/or thyme)
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Edible flowers (for garnish)
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Pink dragonfruit powder (optional, for color)
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Lemon curd (for topping)
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Honey (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Ricotta: In a food processor or stand mixer, combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add some fresh herbs at this point if desired.
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Whip the Ricotta: Process until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is evenly incorporated. If you want a soft pink color, add a small amount of dragonfruit powder and blend until you reach the desired shade.
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Grill the Toast: Grill or toast your bread slices until golden and crisp.
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Assemble: Transfer the whipped ricotta to a bowl, then pipe or spread it onto the grilled toast. Add a dollop of lemon curd on top, followed by a drizzle of honey.
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Garnish: Top with fresh herbs and edible flowers. Add a little extra lemon zest if you like.
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Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, creamy, floral flavors of this toast.
Notes
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Whipping: Whip the ricotta for at least 1 minute in the food processor. The air incorporation is crucial for the fluffy, light texture.
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Ricotta Choice: Use whole milk ricotta. It contains more fat, which ensures the best, creamiest texture and flavor when whipped.
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Toasting: Grill or toast the bread to ensure maximum crispness; this contrasts beautifully with the soft ricotta topping.
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Make Ahead: The whipped ricotta can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Assemble the toast just before serving.
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Flavor Swap: You can substitute the lemon curd with fig jam or a fresh berry compote for a different sweet-tart pairing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Whipping, Toasting, Assembling
- Cuisine: European Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Entire recipe (approx. 15 oz ricotta + toppings)
- Calories: ~1,120 kcal
- Sugar: ~38 g
- Sodium: ~1,000 mg
- Fat: ~90 g
- Saturated Fat: ~40 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~46 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~55 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~45 g
- Cholesterol: ~130 mg
Keywords: Ricotta Toast, Floral Toast, Whipped Ricotta, Lemon Curd Toast, Elegant Brunch, Easy Breakfast, Savory Toast, 15-Minute Meal, Healthy Brunch, Edible Flowers