10 Minute Blueberry Ricotta Toast With Hot Honey
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Serves: 1-2 people
Blueberry cheesecake has always been a weakness of mine, so when I first made this recipe, which essentially combined all of the elements of a cheesecake—a crunchy, toasty base, creamy topping, blueberries, and drizzles of honey (I love a local brand called Maya Sunny Honey for this)—I was sold!!
The hot honey is a welcome addition to this berry-laden toast, bringing out the sweetness of the fruit and flavouring the otherwise (let's be honest) bland cream cheese. Flaky salt and walnuts add a beautiful crunch, and the whole thing is a marvellous play of textures and flavours that come together in every delightful bite.
This isn't a recipe with precise measurements because when it comes to toast, I believe everyone has their own taste in how little or how much of the toppings they like. I have, however, included some small suggestions in the recipe notes below. I have however, included some suggestions in the recipe notes below to guide you along the way.
Ingredients
Fresh blueberries
Smooth ricotta
2-3 tbsps. honey
Chilli flakes (adjust according to taste)
Flaky salt
Crushed, toasted walnuts (optional)
3-4 sourdough slices
Method
Microwave the honey and chilli flakes in a bowl for a few short bursts (alternatively you can use store bought hot honey). Set aside for 20 mins or so till ‘infused’.
Toast your bread and spread with a generous amount of ricotta. Top with the blueberries (I like to halve mine so they don’t roll around).
Give the honey a good stir, then drizzle on your toast. Top with flaky salt and crushed walnuts (if using).
1. What other fruits can I use instead of blueberries?
Peaches, strawberries or blackberries would be a great alternative to blueberries in this recipe.
2. What can I use instead of ricotta?
Smooth cottage cheese, thick Greek yoghurt or mascarpone can be swapped for ricotta.
3. Can you suggest some measurements?
For 4 slices of toast I use around half a punnet of blueberries, a tbsp. of crushed walnuts and 1-2 tbsps. of ricotta, plus a tsp. of hot honey per slice.
4. When do I make this recipe?
This blueberry toast is great for breakfast, brunch or as a cheeky snack during the day.
