Balsamic Blackberry and Ricotta Toast

Sweet Summer Snacks

This whipped ricotta and blackberry toast is a delicious summertime snack or appetizer. Fresh, tart blackberries are enhanced with sweet, vinegary balsamic. Plus, creamy whipped ricotta, peppery basil, and honey. I love this recipe especially with hot honey, but if you’re spice adverse it’s also delicious with regular honey. 

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this blackberry toast with whipped ricotta, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Full fat ricotta
• Whipping cream
• Lemon juice
• Salt (sea salt and flaky finishing salt)
• Fresh blackberries
• Balsamic vinegar
• Crusty bread
• Olive oil
• Regular or hot honey
• Fresh basil

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make this ricotta and blackberry toast, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

• Cutting board and knife
• 2 mixing bowls
• Medium frying pan
• Measuring cups and spoons

Frequent Recipe Questions

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

• A: This recipe is best made right before eating. That way, the bread is warm and crisp, the blackberries taste fresh, and the ricotta is nicely whipped. 

Can I substitute blackberries for another fruit?

• A: Absolutely!  This recipe would be great with another summer fruit! I would pick a fresh cherry, blueberry, or peach.

Blackberry Toast Recipe Tips

When making this whipped ricotta and blackberry toast recipe, here are a few tips to make sure it turns out perfectly:

• This recipe is best during peak blackberry season in the Summer. The berries will be plumper and sweeter! If your store has multiple varieties, look for the “sweet karoline” variety. They’re delicious! 
• An alternative to frying the bread on the stove top is toasting them in a toaster. If you opt for this route, drizzle the bread with a bit of olive oil after toasting and sprinkle with the flaky salt.

Recipe Details

Whip the Ricotta and Dress the Blackberries

To get this recipe started, you’ll prepare the whipped ricotta and the blackberries. To make the ricotta, add the full fat ricotta, whipping cream, lemon juice, and a bit of salt to a mixing bowl.  Whip the ingredients vigorously with a whisk for about 2 minutes or by using an electric hand mixer for 1-2 minutes. The ingredients should be equally distributed and slightly airy.

In a separate mixing bowl, place the halved blackberries, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat the blackberries in the vinegar and set aside to marinate slightly.

Assemble the Blackberry Toast

To assemble these toasts, first drizzle some olive oil in a medium pan that’s been preheated over medium low heat. Toast the crusty bread in the frying pan until lightly browned, working in batches if necessary. Remove the toasted bread from heat and sprinkle it with flaky salt right away.

To make each toast, spoon the whipped ricotta over the top of each piece of toasted bread and spread it from crust to crust. Arrange the balsamic blackberries over the top of the ricotta. Drizzle with honey and garnish with sliced, fresh basil. Enjoy right away! Make these toasts as an appetizer at your next brunch or dinner paired with a Lillet Spritz for the ultimate, Summer vibe.

If you make this whipped ricotta and blackberry toast recipe, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!

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Balsamic Blackberry and Ricotta Toast

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: No Heat, Toasted Cuisine: American Courses: Appetizer

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 20 mins

Best Season: Summer

Dietary:

N Nut Free V Vegetarian

Description

Whipped ricotta and balsamic blackberry toast with fresh basil and honey. A perfect snack or appetizer with fresh, summer blackberries.

Ingredients

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Whipped Ricotta

• 1 cup ricotta
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon sea salt

Blackberry Toast

• 6 ounces blackberries, halved
• ¹⁄₂ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• pinch of sea salt
• 4 slices crusty bread
• ¹⁄₂ tablespoon olive oil
• Flaky salt
• Honey (hot honey or regular), for drizzling
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil

Instructions

Whip the Ricotta

1. Add the ricotta, whipping cream, lemon juice, and salt to a medium mixing bowl.  Whip the ingredients vigorously with a whisk for 2 minutes or by using an electric hand mixer for 1-2 minutes. Set aside.

Dress the Blackberries

1. In a separate mixing bowl, add the halved blackberries, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat the blackberries in the vinegar and set aside.

Assemble the Toast

1. Drizzle the olive oil in a medium pan that’s been preheated over medium low heat.

2. Toast the bread in the frying pan until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes a side, working in batches if necessary. Remove from heat and sprinkle with flaky salt right away.

3. Spoon the whipped ricotta over the top of each piece of toasted bread and spread from crust to crust. Arrange the balsamic blackberries over the top. Drizzle with honey and garnish with sliced, fresh basil.