This Apple Butter Toast is made with buttered, toasted bread slathered in honey whipped ricotta & cream cheese, apple butter, a drizzle of honey, and fresh thyme.
A Few Ingredient Notes:
- Bread: Use your favorite bread. Sourdough, brioche, and thick-cut country bread are all lovely options.
- Cream Cheese: A little cream cheese gives the whipped ricotta a richer texture and slight tang.
- Apple Butter: The star of the show! Apple butter brings a concentrated apple flavor with warm spices.
- Fresh Thyme: A little fresh thyme adds an herbal note that balances the sweetness.
Dietary Swaps:
- Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free bread.
- Lower Sugar: Use a smaller amount of honey and choose an apple butter with no added sugar.
Recipe Variations:
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the whipped ricotta or over the finished toast.
- Add chopped toasted pecans for a little crunch.
- Swap the honey in the ricotta for maple syrup.
Tips & Recipe Notes:
- Whip until fluffy: Give the ricotta, cream cheese, and honey enough time in the food processor to become smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Store leftover whipped ricotta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir before using. I recommend storing the spread separately and assembling the toast fresh rather than storing it already topped.
Recipe
Apple Butter Toast with Whipped Ricotta
This Apple Butter Toast is made with buttered, toasted bread slathered in honey whipped ricotta & cream cheese, apple butter, a drizzle of honey, and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
For the Whipped Ricotta
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of salt
For the Toast
- 2 slices bread
- Butter for spreading
- Apple butter to taste
- Honey for drizzling
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Toast bread until golden and crisp.
- Add ricotta, cream cheese, honey, and a pinch of salt to a food processor.
- Blend on high until smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spread butter over the warm toast.
- Add a generous layer of whipped ricotta, followed by apple butter.
- Finish with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Find ingredients notes, dietary swaps, recipe variations, and more tips in the notes above.
- Nutrition information is an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSodium: 390mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17g
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Must Love Garlic says
This is suchhhh a lovely snack for when you need something quick & sweet!