🍓 Berry Ricotta Toast

🧾 INGREDIENTS (Serves 2–3)

🔹 Toast Base

• 3 slices of artisan bread (sourdough or baguette)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

🔹 Cream Layer

• 200 g ricotta cheese (or cream cheese)
• 1–2 tbsp honey (optional)

🔹 Berry Compote

• 100 g blackberries
• 100 g raspberries
• 50 g blueberries
• 40 g sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

🔹 Garnish

• Fresh mint leaves
• Powdered sugar (optional)

🔥 INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Toast the Bread

1. Brush bread lightly with olive oil or butter
2. Toast in a pan or oven until golden and crispy

Step 2: Make the Berry Compote

1. Add berries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan
2. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes
3. Stir gently until berries soften and release juices
4. Slightly mash for a chunky texture

Step 3: Prepare Cream Layer

1. Mix ricotta with honey (optional)
2. Stir until smooth and creamy

Step 4: Assemble

1. Spread ricotta generously on toasted bread
2. Spoon warm berry compote on top
3. Add extra fresh berries if desired

Step 5: Finish

• Garnish with mint leaves
• Dust lightly with powdered sugar

💡 PRO TIPS

🍞 Best bread choice

• Use thick-cut sourdough → crispy outside, soft inside

🫐 Flavor upgrade

• Add vanilla or orange zest to compote
• Mix different berries for balance (sweet + tart)

🔥 Texture game

• Keep compote slightly chunky (not too smooth)
• Serve warm over cool ricotta → contrast cực ngon

⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES

• ❌ Overcooking berries → too watery
• ❌ Bread too thin → soggy
• ❌ Too much sugar → mất vị chua tự nhiên

📊 CALORIES (approx)

• ~220–300 kcal per toast