Ricotta Tomato Sourdough Toast (Printable)
Crisp sourdough with creamy ricotta, fresh tomatoes and basil—a vibrant Mediterranean 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 Make It:
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 until evenly coated
04 - Spread ricotta mixture generously over each toasted sourdough slice, ensuring complete coverage
05 - Arrange dressed cherry tomatoes over the ricotta layer. Garnish with torn basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze if using. Serve immediately while bread remains crisp
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy cafe
- The contrast between warm crisp bread and cool creamy ricotta is absolute perfection
02 -
- Eat this right after assembling because the bread will start to soften from the ricotta and tomatoes, and that perfect crunch is half the magic
- Dont skip the step of seasoning the ricotta, plain ricotta on bread is fine but seasoned ricotta is what makes this memorable
03 -
- Rubbing the warm toast with a cut garlic clove before the ricotta adds this subtle savory depth that people cannot quite identify but absolutely love
- A minute of tossing the tomatoes with the olive oil and salt makes them release some juices, creating their own little dressing