Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast

Name: Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-cut country bread or sourdough, toasted; 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional); 1/8 tsp flaky sea salt; 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Thick slices of toasted bread crowned with creamy whole-milk ricotta, a generous drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of toppings for crunch and fragrance.

10 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

ItalianBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 slices thick-cut country bread or sourdough, toasted
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
1/8 tsp flaky sea salt
1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1

Toast 2 slices toasted thick-cut country bread or sourdough until golden and crisp on both sides. Place on a serving plate.
2

In a small bowl, stir 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta with 1/2 tsp lemon zest and a pinch of flaky sea salt until smooth.
3

Spread the ricotta mixture generously over each slice of thick-cut country bread or sourdough.
4

Drizzle 2 tbsp honey and 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil over the ricotta. Top with 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional), 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and a final pinch of 1/8 tsp flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 slices thick-cut country bread or sourdough, toasted. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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