Ricotta Tomato Sourdough Toast (Printable)
Crisp sourdough topped with seasoned ricotta, fresh tomatoes, and basil—a quick Mediterranean-inspired meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 large slices sourdough bread
→ Cheese Spread
02 - 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
03 - 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Topping
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, torn
10 - Optional: 1/2 teaspoon balsamic glaze
# Directions:
01 - Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp, either in a toaster or on a grill pan.
02 - In a small bowl, mix ricotta with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until creamy and well combined.
03 - Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil and flaky sea salt until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the toasted sourdough slices.
05 - Top each toast with the dressed cherry tomatoes and torn basil leaves.
06 - Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately while bread remains crisp.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in 15 minutes flat but tastes like something youd order at a fancy brunch spot
- The combination of warm crisp bread cool creamy ricotta and bright juicy tomatoes hits every texture and temperature note
02 -
- Rubbing a raw garlic clove across your hot toast adds an incredible layer of flavor that people cant quite identify but definitely notice
- Room temperature ricotta spreads without tearing the bread while cold ricotta can rip right through your carefully toasted surface
03 -
- Buy ricotta from the specialty cheese section rather than the tubs in the dairy aisle for noticeably better texture and flavor
- Let your tomatoes sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before using to maximize their natural sweetness