Simple Roasted Grape Ricotta Toast
Are you looking for a tasty and unique breakfast or snack idea? Try this Roasted Grape Ricotta Toast! This simple yet delicious recipe combines the sweetness of roasted grapes with the creamy richness of ricotta cheese, all on top of a crispy slice of sourdough toast. It’s an amazing flavor combination that you will want more of.
How to Make Roasted Grape Ricotta Toast
First you will need Oven Roasted Grapes. The grapes can be made ahead of time. If you have some grapes around, just follow the roasting instructions and you can make this simple, yet amazingly unique toast for your next breakfast or snack.
Our recipe also uses Whipped Honey. Whipped honey can also be easily made ahead. If you don’t have whipped honey, simple honey will add the touch of sweetness this recipe needs.
We whipped the ricotta is a high-speed mixer with the whisk attachment. However, this is not necessary if you do not want to. You can simply mix the ricotta with seasonings in a large bowl.
Ingredients:
- roasted red grapes (make ahead)
- whole fat ricotta cheese
- whipped honey (make ahead) or regular honey
- slices of bread (your choice of type, we used sourdough)
- lemon juice
- zest of one medium lemon
- fresh ground pepper
- sea salt
- Fresh thyme leaves, red peppercorns, and lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Toast your bread slices until they are golden and crispy.
- Place the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper into a high speed mixed with the whisk attachment and whip until smooth. About 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can mix the ingredients with a spatula in a bowl.
- Spread a generous amount of ricotta cheese on each slice of toast.
- Top the ricotta with a handful of roasted grapes, gently pressing them into the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, red peppercorns, and lemon zest if desired.
- Drizzle with whipped or regular honey.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
A Healthy Breakfast or Snack
Not only is this recipe delicious, but it also offers a variety of health benefits. Grapes are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them a nutritious addition to your diet. Ricotta cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium, essential for strong bones and muscles. Plus, whole grain bread adds fiber and complex carbohydrates, giving you sustained energy throughout the day. Enjoying a roasted grape bruschetta for breakfast is a great way to start your day!
You Can Make This Recipe into a Dip
Roasted grape ricotta toast is not only a great option for breakfast or a snack, but it can also be served as a roasted grape appetizer at your next gathering. You can easily turn this recipe into a ricotta dip appetizer at your next gathering.
Simply place the whipped ricotta mixture into a serving bowl, top with roasted grapes, fresh thyme, red peppercorns, lemon zest and honey drizzle. Serve with a basket of freshly toasted bread, crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
It would also add a pop of color and unique flavor to a charcuterie board or dip board. Anyway, you choose to serve it, we hope you enjoy it!
The combination of flavors and textures is really delicious!
Roasted Grape Ricotta Toast
Try this Roasted Grape Ricotta Toast! This simple yet delicious recipe combines the sweetness of roasted grapes with the creamy richness of ricotta cheese, all on top of a crispy slice of sourdough toast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted red grapes (make ahead)
- 1 cup whole fat ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon of whipped honey (make ahead) or regular honey
- 4-6 slices of bread (your choice of type, we used sourdough)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest of one medium lemon
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon of sea salt
- Fresh thyme leaves, red peppercorns, and lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toast your bread slices until they are golden and crispy.
- Place the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper into a high speed mixed with the whisk attachment and whip until smooth. About 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can mix the ingredients with a spatula in a bowl.
- Spread a generous amount of ricotta cheese on each slice of toast.
- Top the ricotta with a handful of roasted grapes, gently pressing them into the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, red peppercorns, and lemon zest if desired.
- Drizzle with whipped or regular honey.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 261Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 424mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 3gSugar: 14gProtein: 12g
Calories are estimated and may vary.
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