Grilled apricot toast with whipped cottage cheese is a simple yet elegant breakfast toast that has sweet, creamy, and crunchy textures in every bite.
Made with crisp sourdough, whipped cottage cheese, warm grilled apricots, crunchy pistachios, and a light drizzle of honey, this grilled apricot toast takes just 10 minutes when made from start to finish.
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It’s an easy apricot toast recipe that looks fancy but comes together quickly, which makes it a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or even a light snack.
About Grilled Apricot Toast with Whipped Cottage Cheese
Easy grilled apricot toast with whipped cottage cheese and pistachios is a protein-rich cottage cheese breakfast toast. It has sweet and savory flavors in one toast, and is a simple way to use fresh apricot recipes. It makes perfect breakfast for any day, brunch, or a quick summer breakfast.
This grilled apricot toast with whipped cottage cheese is a lovely way to enjoy fresh apricots when they are in season. Paired with whipped cottage cheese, it adds a lovely creamy protein addition to start the day.
Gently grilling the apricots enhances their natural sweetness and adds a soft, caramelized flavor. This apricot toast with cottage cheese is creamy, fruity, crunchy, sweet, satisfying, and well balanced.
This recipe also makes a great cottage cheese breakfast toast like a cottage cheese bagel.
The whipped cottage cheese adds protein, the sourdough makes it filling, and the toppings keep the flavors light and fresh.
This is one of those easy toast recipes I like making on slow mornings when I have fresh apricots at home. It doesn’t take much effort, but it always feels special and comforting, which is exactly what I enjoy in a homemade breakfast. The only time it takes is grilling apricots and grilling bread.
If you love fruit toasts like peach toast, blueberry toast, or peanut butter banana toast, then this recipe is for you.
Ingredients
- Fresh apricots: They are the star ingredient for this toast recipe. Use slightly firm apricots for this recipe, they work best for grilling and hold their shape well.
- Sourdough bread: It makes a sturdy base for this sourdough breakfast toast. Using sourdough bread is optional, but you can use any bread of your choice.
- Cottage cheese: I used whipped cottage cheese for this recipe to give it a smooth, creamy texture.
- Roasted pistachios: They add crunch and turn this into an apricot pistachio toast. But you can also use other nuts like roasted almonds, or toasted walnuts.
- Honey: Added for gentle sweetness and to balance the tangy fruity flavors.
- Olive oil: It is used for grilling the apricots and toasting the bread.
- Salt and black pepper: This basic seasoning helps balance sweetness and richness. But salt and pepper both are optional in this recipe.
How to Make Grilled Apricot Toast with Cottage Cheese
Making this whipped cottage cheese toast with apricots is very simple and easy.
- To make this grilled apricot toast recipe, start by slicing the apricots in half and removing the pits.
- Then heat a grill pan or panini grill over medium heat, brush it lightly with olive oil, and grill the apricots until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
- A well-toasted base is important for this sourdough toast with grilled apricots and cottage cheese so the toast does not turn soggy.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped cottage cheese on each slice to make the base for a whipped cottage cheese toast with apricots.
- Top the toast with the grilled apricots, then sprinkle chopped pistachios, season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Lastly finish with a drizzle of honey to make this delicious apricot honey toast. And that’s it.
Variations
Apricot Pistachio Toast
To make a pistachio flavored toast, mix pistachio butter and chopped pistachios with whipped cottage cheese. Then sprinkle with extra pistachios for more crunch.
Sweet Cottage Cheese Toast with Apricots and Maple Syrup
In this version you can swap honey with maple syrup for a sweeter toast.
Stone Fruit Toast
You can replace apricots with peaches, nectarines, or plums for summer stone fruit toast ideas.
Protein Apricot Breakfast Toast
For this version, you can add some protein to the whipped cottage cheese.
Grilled Mixed Fruit Toast
For a variety in this recipe, you can try mixing grilled stone fruits.
Serving Suggestions
This cottage cheese toast recipe tastes great when served as healthy breakfast toast with tea, or coffee, or milk.
It is also a lovely brunch toast idea for weekend gatherings when served with other toasts like Strawberry Cottage Cheese Toast, Corn Chilli Cheese Toast, Pomegranate Toast, Masala French Toast Recipe, and Milk Toast.
It’s best enjoyed while the toast is warm and crisp.
Storage Suggestions
This grilled apricot toast is best enjoyed fresh. However, if you are planning to make it for meal prep, you can grill the apricots ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Just warm the grilled apricots in a pan and assemble the toast just before serving to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
Tips and Tricks to Make the Best Apricot Toast
- Apricots: For this recipe, it is best to choose slightly firm apricots as they are best for grilled apricot toast.
- Pistachios: Roasted pistachios taste best in this toast. Just keep the pistachios chunky for better texture and maximum flavour.
- Honey: Don’t over-drizzle honey, a little goes a long way. However, if you are into sweeter toasts, or your apricots are tangy, then you can add a bit more to balance the sweetness.
- Toast: You can toast the sourdough in a pan, toaster or a grill pan. The well toasted bread slices support the toppings.
- Seasoning: Feel free to adjust sweetness and seasoning depending on your taste preferences.
- Drying: If your apricots are very juicy, simply pat them dry lightly with a tissue before grilling. This helps them grill instead of steaming and gives better flavor.
- Grilling: Let the grilled apricots rest for a minute before assembling the toast. This simple step prevents excess moisture from softening the bread too quickly.
- Flavour: For extra flavor, you can also sprinkle them with some ground cinnamon. Also, if you want you can warm the honey slightly before drizzling. Warm honey spreads more evenly and coats the toast nicely without needing too much.
Grilled Apricot Toast FAQs
Can I use regular cottage cheese instead of whipped cottage cheese?
Yes, regular cottage cheese works well for this recipe. For a smoother texture, I blended cottage cheese. If you prefer, you can use it as it is, or lightly mash it before spreading on the toast so it sits evenly on the toast.
Can I make grilled apricot toast ahead of time?
This toast is best enjoyed when served fresh. However, you can surely grill the apricots in advance and store them in the refrigerator for up to two days. Just warm the apricots and then assemble the toast just before serving to keep the bread crisp and fresh.
What other fruits can I use instead of apricots?
You can easily substitute the apricots with other stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, or plums. All of these stone fruits grill well and taste good in this cottage cheese toast recipe.
Is this grilled apricot toast a healthy breakfast option?
Yes, this is a balanced breakfast toast made with protein-rich cottage cheese, fresh fruit, and whole bread. It works well as a filling and healthy breakfast or a lovely brunch option when enjoyed in moderation.
Grilled Apricot Toast with Whipped Cottage Cheese (Step-by-step photo instructions)
Prepare the pistachios
- Remove the shells from the roasted pistachios and roughly chop them. Set aside.
Prepare the apricots*
- Slice the apricots in half and remove the pits. Set aside.
Grill the apricots
- Heat a grill pan or panini grill over medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Place the apricots cut side down and grill until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Flip and grill again. Once done, remove them from heat.
Toast the bread
- Slice the sourdough bread into equal-sized slices.
- Drizzle or brush both sides with olive oil and toast until golden and crisp.
Assemble Apricot Cottage Cheese Toast
- Place the toasted bread on plates and spread a generous layer of whipped cottage cheese on each slice.
- Arrange the grilled apricot halves on each slice.
- Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and chopped pistachios.
- Finish with a light drizzle of honey.
Serve
- Serve your delicious and filling grilled apricot toast with whipped cottage cheese immediately while warm and crisp.
Recipe Card
Grilled Apricot Toast with Whipped Cottage Cheese [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 4 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Breakfast | American | 4 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 394 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Apricot Cottage Cheese Toast
- 10–12 fresh apricots, halved and pitted
- 4 thick slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup whipped cottage cheese
- ¼ cup roasted pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- Olive oil, as needed
- Honey, for drizzling
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepare the pistachios
- Remove the shells from the roasted pistachios and roughly chop them. Set aside.
Prepare the apricots*
- Slice the apricots in half and remove the pits. Set aside.
Grill the apricots
- Heat a grill pan or panini grill over medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Place the apricots cut side down and grill until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Flip and grill again. Once done, remove them from heat.
Toast the bread
- Slice the sourdough bread into equal-sized slices.
- Drizzle or brush both sides with olive oil and toast until golden and crisp.
Assemble Apricot Cottage Cheese Toast
- Place the toasted bread on plates and spread a generous layer of whipped cottage cheese on each slice.
- Arrange the grilled apricot halves on each slice.
- Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and chopped pistachios.
- Finish with a light drizzle of honey.
Serve
- Serve your delicious and filling grilled apricot toast with whipped cottage cheese immediately while warm and crisp.
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NOTES:
- Slightly firm apricots work best for grilling.
- Plain cottage cheese can be used if you don't want to whip cottage cheese.
- This toast recipe tasted when enjoyed fresh.
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