Description
A versatile, make-ahead breakfast featuring silky whipped ricotta spread on toasted ciabatta or French bread, customizable with sweet or savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (450g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 loaf (12-14 slices) ciabatta or French bread
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
- 1 large lemon (zest only)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Slice the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices and lay them out on a baking sheet.
- Toast the bread until golden brown and let them cool completely to room temperature.
- In a food processor, combine the ricotta, softened butter, honey, lemon zest, and sea salt.
- Pulse to break up the ricotta, then run the processor continuously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and smooth like whipped cream.
- For immediate consumption (Day 1), spread the whipped ricotta onto the cooled toast and add desired toppings.
- For later days (Days 2-4), store the whipped ricotta in airtight containers in the fridge and keep the toasted bread in a bread box or freezer bag; assemble fresh each morning.
- To freeze, place assembled crostini (without wet toppings) on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag.
- To reheat from frozen, toast directly for 2-3 minutes until crisp and warm.
Notes
Do not assemble crostini completely if storing for more than one day, as moisture from toppings will make the bread soggy. Use whole milk ricotta for the best texture. If the ricotta is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk; if too runny, whip longer to evaporate moisture. Store fresh fruit toppings separately and add just before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of ciabatta
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
Keywords: whipped ricotta crostini, make-ahead breakfast, meal prep, ricotta toast, ciabatta, breakfast ideas, healthy breakfast