Ricotta Toast
Ricotta toast is a five-minute breakfast that comes together with just two ingredients and whatever toppings you’re in the mood for. This post walks you through six sweet and savory ways to make it, so you never get stuck eating the same combo twice.
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe:
- 5-minute breakfast – Toast the bread, spread the ricotta, and load on your favorite topping combo.
- Protein boost – Ricotta gives this breakfast a protein boost without any extra effort.
- Six (or more!) ways to make it – Sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, there’s a combo for every mood.
- Meal-prep friendly – Prep your toppings ahead of time so mornings are truly just assemble-and-go.
- Family-friendly – get creative with your toppings; there’s something for everyone!
Ingredients & Substitutions:
For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
The Base
- Bread – Use whatever sturdy bread you like best; sourdough, sandwich bread, or a whole grain loaf all work.
- Ricotta – Whole milk ricotta gives the creamiest result, though part-skim works fine too.
Ricotta Toast Toppings
- Peach Crisp – Peach slices, honey, and granola.
- Everything Bagel – Cucumber and everything bagel seasoning.
- Blueberry Lemon – Blueberries, almond slices, and lemon zest.
- Avocado Hot Honey – Avocado, hot honey, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pumpkin Spice – Pumpkin butter, pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Tomato Basil – Cherry tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.
A couple of easy swaps:
- Peaches – Swap fresh for canned (drained) or frozen and thawed when peaches are out of season.
- Hot honey – No hot honey on hand? Regular honey with a pinch of crushed red pepper does the trick.
- Pumpkin butter – Pumpkin puree with a drizzle of maple syrup works if you don’t have pumpkin butter stocked.
How to Make Ricotta Toast
For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Toast the bread – Toast until golden and firm enough to hold toppings without getting soggy.
- Spread the ricotta – Spread a generous layer of ricotta over the warm toast.
- Add your toppings – Top with your variation of choice and serve immediately.
Ricotta Cheese Toast Variations
Peach Crisp Ricotta Toast
Top your ricotta toast with sliced peaches, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of granola for a breakfast that tastes like dessert. The granola adds the perfect crunch against the creamy ricotta and soft peaches.
Everything Bagel Ricotta Toast
Top your ricotta toast with thinly sliced cucumber and a generous sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for a savory, crunchy spin on breakfast. The cool cucumber and toasty seasoning balance perfectly against the creamy ricotta base.
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Toast
Top your ricotta toast with fresh blueberries, sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of lemon zest for a bright, slightly nutty bite. The lemon zest cuts through the creaminess and makes every bite taste fresh.
Avocado Hot Honey Ricotta Toast
Top your ricotta toast with sliced avocado, a drizzle of hot honey, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for the perfect sweet-and-spicy combo. The hot honey adds just enough heat to keep things interesting without overpowering the creamy avocado and ricotta.
Pumpkin Spice Ricotta Toast
Top your ricotta toast with a swirl of pumpkin butter, a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds, and a dash of pumpkin pie spice for a cozy fall-flavored breakfast. The pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch against the smooth ricotta and pumpkin butter.
Tomato Basil Ricotta Toast
Top your ricotta toast with halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a savory, caprese-inspired bite. The balsamic glaze adds a touch of sweetness that pairs perfectly with the juicy tomatoes and creamy ricotta.
Storage
Ricotta toast is best enjoyed fresh since assembled toast gets soggy sitting in the fridge, but you can prep the components ahead to keep mornings quick.
- Ricotta – Store in its original container in the fridge for up to a week, or by the date on the package.
- Fruit toppings – Pre-slice peaches, blueberries, or other fruit and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Dry toppings – Granola, almond slices, and pumpkin seeds can be portioned into small containers ahead of time and kept in the pantry.
- Bread – Store at room temperature per the package, or freeze slices for up to 1 month and toast straight from frozen.
FAQs
Whole milk ricotta gives the creamiest texture, though part-skim ricotta works well too if that’s what you have on hand.
Depending on the brand, ricotta can contain 4-6 grams of protein per quarter cup. It’s a great way to boost the protein content, but I wouldn’t consider it a high protein by itself. Try pairing with something like Greek yogurt, scrambled eggs, a protein shake or protein coffee.
Absolutely. Slice fruit and portion out dry toppings like granola or pumpkin seeds a few days ahead so all you have to do each morning is toast, spread, and top.
Any sturdy bread works well, sourdough, sandwich bread, and whole grain loaves all hold up nicely under the ricotta and toppings without getting soggy. I also love using high-fiber English muffins! Gluten-free works great, too!
Yes, cottage cheese works similarly as a substitute and adds even more protein, though you may want to blend it smooth first for a texture closer to ricotta. Note that it won’t be quite as creamy and cottage is cheese is saltier, compared to ricotta’s milder and slightly natural sweet taste.
Toast the bread until it’s golden and firm, then add your toppings right before eating so the bread stays crisp underneath the ricotta.
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Ricotta Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- any desired toppings
Instructions
- Toast the bread – Toast until golden and firm enough to hold toppings without getting soggy.1 slice whole grain bread
- Spread the ricotta – Spread a generous layer of ricotta over the warm toast.1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- Add your toppings – Top with your variation of choice and serve immediately.any desired toppings
