Experience breakfast bliss with this Blueberry Toast! Crispy toasted baguette slices are slathered with mint-infused whipped ricotta cheese and topped with juicy blueberries, drizzled honey, toasted almonds, and lemon zest. This dynamite combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this blueberry ricotta toast perfect for breakfast, brunch, appetizers, snacks, or a summer dessert!Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
Whip Cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, whip the ricotta with the honey and the heavy whipping cream until the mixture is thick, light, and slightly fluffy soft peaks start to form. Then, fold in the fresh mint leaves and set the whipped ricotta aside.
Toast the Bread: Arrange the slices of baguette on prepared baking sheet. Use a pastry brush to generously apply olive oil to tops of bread. Sprinkle with sea salt over the bread. Then, transfer to the preheated oven and bake until the bread is toasted and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer the toast to a wire rack or clean work surface and allow to cool.
Make the Crostini Appetizer: Spread a generous amount of whipped cheese onto the tops of each piece of toast. Then, scatter the blueberries and toasted almonds over the cheese.
Garnish and Serve: Drizzle the blueberry toast with honey and garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
Cheese: I typically use an 8-10 ounce tub of mascarpone cheese or ricotta cheese for this recipe.
Toasting Almonds: Use roasted or toasted almonds to make your life easy. Or save money by toasting raw almonds yourself. Here's how:
Place a dry skillet over medium heat. Then add almonds to the dry pan and toast, stirring frequently, until the nuts are fragrant and golden in color, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the toasted nuts to a plate, bowl, or clean work surface and allow to cool.
Recipe Yield: 16-18 Crostini
Nutritional information is an approximation based upon 16 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.