Ricotta Strawberry Toast Nut Crunch (Print Version)

Crisp toast with ricotta, strawberries, and crunchy honey nuts makes an elegant vegetarian breakfast or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread

→ Cheese

02 - 1 cup ricotta cheese

→ Fruit

03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Nut Crunch

04 - 1/4 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, walnuts), roughly chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
07 - Pinch sea salt

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling
09 - Fresh mint leaves, optional
10 - Zest of 1/2 lemon, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Toast bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or grill pan. Set aside.
02 - Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chopped nuts and sea salt. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned.
03 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over toasted nut mixture. Stir until nuts are evenly coated. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - Evenly spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese onto each toasted bread slice.
05 - Distribute sliced strawberries evenly over the ricotta on each toast.
06 - Sprinkle the honeyed nut crunch over the strawberries on each toast.
07 - Finish with a drizzle of honey and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon zest, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with only 15 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses pantry staples and fresh fruit so you can make it any time of year
  • Naturally sweet and satisfying without being heavy
  • Looks impressive enough for brunch guests but is simple enough for busy weekdays
02 -
  • High protein and vegetarian satisfying enough for breakfast or lunch
  • Easily adaptable swap the fruit or nuts with what is in season or on hand
  • The nut crunch can be made ahead and kept in a jar for quick assembly all week
03 -
  • For the creamiest ricotta give it a good stir or whip with a fork before spreading
  • Let the nut crunch cool before adding toasts so it stays extra crisp
  • Choose the ripest strawberries you can find and remember a little lemon zest wakes up every flavor

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