Description
Whipped Ricotta Toast is a quick and easy Italian appetizer featuring fluffy, aerated ricotta cheese spread over buttery toasted Italian bread, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. This light yet indulgent toast offers a cloud-like texture and a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Toast
- 4 slices Italian bread
- Small pad of butter for toasting
Whipped Ricotta Spread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for garnishing)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Melt a small pad of butter in a hot pan over medium heat. Place the Italian bread slices into the pan and toast each side until they turn golden brown and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Whip the Ricotta: In a bowl, combine the ricotta, heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Using a food processor, blender, whisk, or rubber spatula, whip the mixture until smooth, creamy, and fluffy. Adjust consistency by adding more ricotta if the mixture is too runny or more heavy cream if it is too thick.
- Pipe the Ricotta onto Toast: Transfer the whipped ricotta mixture into a piping bag. Remove any air bubbles to ensure a smooth flow, then cut a dime-sized tip. Pipe the ricotta evenly over the toasted bread slices to create a fluffy topping.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the ricotta-topped toast and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of hot toast and cool, fluffy ricotta.
Notes
- Using a food processor will yield the fluffiest and smoothest ricotta due to better aeration but requires additional cleanup.
- If you prefer fewer dishes, whipping by rubber spatula or whisk works sufficiently to aerate the ricotta.
- Adjust the consistency of whipped ricotta by balancing the amount of heavy cream and ricotta depending on your preference.
- Use fresh Italian bread for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
