Description
This Blueberry Walnut Toast recipe is a quick and delicious breakfast or snack option featuring toasted sourdough bread topped with creamy cream cheese, fresh blueberries, toasted walnuts, a drizzle of honey, and a hint of cinnamon. It combines crunchy, creamy, sweet, and fruity flavors, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Bread and Spread
- 2 thick slices pain au levain (sourdough) bread
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Toast Walnuts: Begin by heating a dry cast-iron skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the walnut pieces and toast them for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are slightly browned and emit a nutty aroma. This develops their flavor and adds crunch.
- Toast Bread: Slice two thick pieces from a rustic pain au levain bread loaf. Toast the slices until they reach a golden brown color or your preferred level of crispness.
- Assemble Toast: Spread about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese evenly over each toasted bread slice. Distribute fresh blueberries evenly over the cream cheese, then sprinkle toasted walnut pieces on top. Drizzle honey over the assembled toppings and finish with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon for added warmth and flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality sourdough bread like pain au levain for the best flavor and texture.
- Toast walnuts carefully to prevent burning; stir frequently.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste, starting with 1/4 teaspoon and increasing if desired.
- This toast is best enjoyed immediately to preserve the texture of the toasted walnuts and bread.
- Can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave for a different sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
