Whipped Ricotta & Peach Toast
Creamy whipped ricotta on toasted sourdough, topped with fresh peach slices, honey, herbs, and cracked black pepper—a delightful sweet-savory toast ideal for brunch or a snack.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Toasted
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 slices sourdough bread, toasted
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 fresh ripe peach, thinly sliced
- Fresh thyme or mint leaves
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Olive oil for brushing (optional)
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta with lemon zest and 1 teaspoon of honey until smooth and creamy.
- Toast the sourdough slices until golden. Brush lightly with olive oil if desired.
- Spread whipped ricotta generously over the toast.
- Arrange fresh peach slices over the ricotta.
- Drizzle with more honey, top with fresh thyme or mint, and finish with a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately while the toast is warm and the peaches are fresh.
Notes
- Use the freshest ricotta and ripe peaches for the best flavor.
- You can substitute nectarines or plums if peaches aren’t available.
- Great as a starter, brunch, or light lunch option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peach toast, whipped ricotta, summer snack, brunch idea, vegetarian toast