Description
A creamy, sweet, and elegant toast featuring whipped ricotta, caramelized roasted grapes, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (8 oz / 250g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (about 10 oz / 300g) red or black grapes, halved
- 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz / 30ml) honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon (0.5 fl oz / 15ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 4 slices crusty bread (such as sourdough or country loaf)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved grapes with olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, and fresh thyme if using. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast grapes for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until soft, juicy, and caramelized but not burnt.
- While grapes roast, drain excess liquid from ricotta by placing it in a fine sieve for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the ricotta with 2 tablespoons of honey using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Adjust honey to taste.
- Toast bread slices until golden and crispy using a toaster or grill pan.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on each toast slice.
- Top with warm roasted grapes, including some caramelized juices.
- Drizzle with extra honey and sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately while grapes are warm and toast is crisp.
Notes
Drain ricotta well to avoid runny texture. Roast grapes until caramelized but not burnt. Use good quality honey for best flavor. Toast bread well to maintain texture contrast. Roasted grapes can be prepared a day ahead and reheated. Whip ricotta just before serving to keep it fluffy. Optional toppings include toasted nuts or different herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Light Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast wit
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 11
Keywords: ricotta toast, roasted grapes, honey, whipped ricotta, easy breakfast, brunch recipe, creamy toast, simple snack, light dessert