Description
A quick and elegant toast topped with creamy lemon-infused ricotta, fresh berries, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for a light, refreshing breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup mixed fresh berries
1 teaspoon honey for drizzling
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices in a toaster or skillet until golden and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the lemon ricotta mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
- Top with fresh berries, distributing them evenly.
- Drizzle honey over the berries.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Use any combination of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for a different sweetness.
Add chopped nuts, granola, or chia seeds for extra texture.
Store ricotta mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Assemble just before serving to prevent soggy toast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
