We’re totally smitten with toast — top it with cinnamon sugar, pear compote, or avocado, and we’re there. But as of late we’ve been very much partial to this toast. Inspired by the toast we had over the weekend at the SHED Cafe in Healdsburg (a place we’d move into if they let us), we made our own version with a very season twist.
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Smashed Berry Ricotta Lavender Toast Recipe
Inspired by the toast we had at the SHED Cafe in Healdsburg, we made our own version and we have all enjoy this Smashed Berry Ricotta Lavender Toast recipe so much.
Ingredients
For The Nut Topping:
- 1/4 cup whole raw almonds
- 1 tablespoon raw flax seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/8 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Pinch Sea salt
For The Balsamic Berries:
- 1/2 pint (about 6 ounces) fresh raspberries plus more for garnish
- 8 ounces strawberries hulled, quartered and sliced
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
For The Whipped Ricotta:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 8 (1/2 inch) slices seeded whole wheat bread toasted
Instructions
- Make The Nut Topping: Toast the almonds and sesame or flax seeds in a dry pan over low heat until just golden brown and there’s a nutty smell, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool a few minutes then place in a mini food processor along with the lavender and poppy seeds and pulse a few times until the mixture is finely ground.Â
- Make The Balsamic Berries: Place about 3/4 of the raspberries in bowl and smash until all the berries are broken up. Stir in the honey or coconut sugar, balsamic, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the remaining raspberries and strawberries, and set aside until ready to use.Â
- For The Whipped Ricotta: Place the ricotta and honey in a bowl or in a small food processor and pulse until it is a light, airy consistency, about 10 pulses. Add a pinch of salt and the lemon zest and mix until well combined. Taste and add more salt or honey, as desired. Â
- Assemble The Toasts: Divide the ricotta on the toasts and top with a spoonful of the berry mixture (with a bit of their juices). Sprinkle the nut mixture on top, finish with a tad more salt, honey, and zest and serve.Â
PERSONAL NOTES
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 1mg
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