Lavender Honey Whipped Ricotta Toast
Brighten your brunch with this Lavender-Honey Whipped Ricotta Toast! Creamy lemon ricotta, homemade lavendar-infused honey, and fresh berries piled on buttery brioche make every bite a dreamy delight.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 302kcal
Lavender honey
- 1 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons dried lavender
Lemon ricotta (makes 1 ½ cups)
- 1 quart whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup lemon juice from one lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest from one lemon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
The Toast
- Toasted brioche
- Fresh berries
Lavender honey
Add 3 tablespoons dried and 1 cup mild honey to a small saucepan.
Warm honey over lowest heat, stirring frequently and making sure the honey doesn't boil. Let steep for 15 minutes, then use a fine mesh strainer to remove lavender, allowing honey to go into a jar with a lid.
Lemon Ricotta
Line a strainer with cheesecloth and set it over a large bowl. Set aside
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk and cream and allow to heat until bubbles form around the edge and steam is rising, about 195°F. Remove the pan from the heat and add the salt and lemon juice. Stir gently in a figure eight pattern 5 or 6 times and let rest for 15 minutes while the curds separate.
Use a large slotted spoon to transfer the curds to the cheesecloth-lined strainer. When all of the liquid has drained, discard it and spoon the fresh ricotta into a serving bowl. The cheese will be loose and creamy. For thicker cheese, allow it to strain longer. Stir in the lemon zest.
Lemon-Lavender Whipped Ricotta
Add the ricotta to your food processor, along with 2 tablespoons of lavender honey. Turn the food processor on high for about 30 seconds, scrape down the sides and pulse for 30 more seconds. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with more honey and more lemon zest.
Whipped Ricotta Toast
Spread or pipe whipped ricotta onto toasts and add more zest, if desired.
Top with fresh berries and a drizzle of lavender honey. Sprinkle with lavender blossoms and serve.
Ricotta storage: Plain ricotta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can whip the ricotta with lavender-honey and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir before using, as it might loosen slightly.
Honey storage: Lavender honey lasts a long time, usually several months to even a year if you store it properly. Keep it in an airtight jar at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat. The lavender flavor will be strongest in the first 1–2 months, then it’ll gradually mellow over time.
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 0.1mg