Brioche con Ricotta

Brioche con Ricotta is a delightful Italian breakfast dish featuring soft, fluffy brioche bread paired with creamy ricotta cheese. This high-protein meal is perfect for starting your day with a delicious and satisfying boost.

Brioche con Ricotta
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
400 kcal

Ingredients

  • Brioche bread - 2 slices
  • Ricotta cheese - 200 grams
  • Honey - 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries) - 100 grams
  • Chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts) - 30 grams
  • Powdered sugar - for dusting (optional)

Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
  2. Toast the brioche slices until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Spread a generous amount of the ricotta mixture on each slice of toasted brioche.
  4. Top with fresh berries and chopped nuts.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Carbs: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from ricotta, supporting muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh berries, promoting overall health.

Tags

ItalianHigh ProteinBreakfast