Avocado Toast with Homemade Kefir Ricotta

This avocado toast is made with homemade kefir ricotta: light, tangy, and packed with probiotics. Toasted sourdough gets topped with creamy whipped ricotta, juicy tomato slices, and perfectly ripe avocado. It's a wholesome, nourishing start to the day with bright flavor and satisfying texture.

Why You'll Love Avocado Toast with Homemade Kefir Ricotta

The kefir warms gently until curds form, then strains through a fine mesh sieve and chills for at least an hour. Blended with olive oil and a touch of olive brine, it turns silky and gets spread onto sourdough toasted in the same skillet.

Tips and Tricks

• Don't let the kefir boil. Gentle heat is what forms delicate curds.
• Blending the ricotta with olive brine gives it a briny punch and silky texture.
• Strain it until the whey slows from a steady drip to a drop here and there, about an hour or two. It should mound on a spoon and still slump a little. Go much past that and it turns chalky and will not whip smooth.
• Use day-old sourdough for the crispiest, most golden toast.

Variations

• Swap tomato for sliced strawberries and finish with a drizzle of honey.
• Add chili oil or red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
• Top with a poached egg for extra protein.
• Out of tomato season, roasted cherry tomatoes instead of the fresh slices. Halve them and roast them cut side up so they dry rather than steam. They lose the acid the fresh ones bring, so add a squeeze of lemon.
• Basil torn over at the last second, or chives snipped over.

Substitutions

• Use store-bought whole milk ricotta if short on time.
• Replace kefir with buttermilk or whole milk in a pinch.
• Try gluten-free bread or seeded crackers as a base.
• No olive brine: use half as much lemon juice or white wine vinegar, and add salt until it tastes seasoned. The brine was doing both jobs, and acid alone lands sharper.

Best Served With

• A soft-boiled egg on the side
• Cold brew or a matcha latte
• A crisp side salad with lemon vinaigrette

How to Store Leftovers

• Store leftover whipped ricotta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Toast and toppings are best enjoyed fresh, so assemble just before serving for the best texture and flavor.

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Avocado Toast with Homemade Kefir Ricotta

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This avocado toast is made with homemade kefir ricotta: light, tangy, and packed with probiotics. Toasted sourdough gets topped with creamy whipped ricotta, juicy tomato slices, and perfectly ripe avocado. It's a wholesome, nourishing start to the day with bright flavor and satisfying texture.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: Californian, Healthy

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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For the Ricotta

• 16 oz kefir
• 1 Pinch salt

For the Toast

• 2 slices sourdough
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp olive brine
• 1 tomato sliced
• 1 avocado thinly sliced
• Flaky salt to finish

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Skillet
• Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
• Food processor or blender

Method

 

Make the Ricotta

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the kefir gently. Avoid boiling. Lower heat if necessary.
2. Once curds begin to form, stir gently (less stirring yields larger curds). Let sit undisturbed once curds form.
3. When the whey turns slightly green, remove from heat. Add a pinch of salt and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture over a bowl using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth for 5 minutes. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Make the Toast

1. Toast sourdough in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until golden on both sides.
2. In a food processor, blend the chilled ricotta with olive oil and olive brine until smooth.
3. Spread ricotta onto the toasted sourdough. Top with tomato slices and avocado.
4. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt.

Notes

Storage: best assembled and eaten immediately, before the toast softens. The kefir ricotta keeps refrigerated, sealed, for up to 4 days on its own.

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