Ricotta Tomato Sourdough Toast (Printable)
Crisp sourdough with creamy ricotta, tomatoes, and fresh basil—a vibrant Mediterranean-style toast ready in 15 minutes.
# 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 - 1/2 teaspoon balsamic glaze (optional)
# How-to Steps:
01 - Toast sourdough slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
02 - Combine ricotta, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix until creamy and well incorporated.
03 - Toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil and flaky sea salt in a separate bowl until evenly coated.
04 - Spread ricotta mixture evenly over toasted sourdough slices, covering surface completely.
05 - Arrange dressed cherry tomatoes over ricotta layer. Scatter torn basil leaves across top.
06 - Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using. Serve immediately while bread remains crisp.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The contrast of warm crisp bread against cool creamy ricotta hits every texture craving at once
- It looks impressive enough for guests but comes together faster than you can brew coffee
02 -
- Room temperature ricotta spreads so much more easily than cold, so pull it out of the fridge at least twenty minutes before you start
- Stale sourdough actually works better than fresh because it holds up to the toppings without getting soggy too quickly
03 -
- Use a grill pan instead of a toaster for those restaurant quality grill marks and slightly smoky flavor
- Let the dressed tomatoes sit for ten minutes before serving to develop more intense flavor