Bread Cups With Ricotta & Berries

Looking for a light yet delicious treat that works for breakfast, a summer brunch, or a sweet snack? These Healthy Bread Cups With Ricotta & Berries are an easy-to-make, no-fuss recipe that looks as good as it tastes.

With a creamy ricotta and Greek yogurt filling and a burst of juicy berries on top, they’re perfect for impressing guests or enjoying all to yourself.

Made with simple ingredients and minimal prep, these sweet cups are also surprisingly healthy. They’re naturally protein-rich, low in added sugar, and can easily be dressed up for a festive occasion – think red, white, and blue for the 4th of July or heart-shaped berries for Valentine’s Day.

What You’ll Need

To make these adorable little treats, you only need a few basic ingredients:

• White bread for the base with crust removed.
• Oil to brush on the bread so it crisps up golden brown.
• A simple ricotta filling made from creamy ricotta, Greek yogurt, a touch of honey, and natural vanilla.
• Berries of your choice to top it all off – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix.

You’ll also need a muffin tin to shape and bake the bread cups.

How to Make Bread Cups With Ricotta & Berries

Start by preparing your bread. Take four slices of white bread and cut off the crust. Then, take a rolling pin and gently flatten each slice. This helps them mold better into the muffin tin and crisp up evenly.

Next, lightly brush the top of the bread with a neutral oil – this will give the cups that perfect golden finish in the oven. Press each slice into a muffin tin cavity to form small cup shapes. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.

While the bread cups are cooling, make the creamy ricotta filling. In a bowl, whisk together the ricotta, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla. If you like things a bit sweeter, add a small amount of your favorite sweetener to taste.

Once the cups are cool and the filling is whipped and smooth, spoon the ricotta mixture into the bread cups. Top with a handful of fresh berries – blueberries, halved strawberries, raspberries, or whatever’s in season.

For extra shine and a touch of glam, you can drizzle a bit of honey on top or dust with powdered sweetener.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & Easy – No complicated prep or fancy equipment required.
• Healthy – Packed with protein and low in sugar.
• Budget-Friendly – Uses pantry staples like bread and yogurt.
• Pretty & Festive – Perfect for parties or holidays when topped with colorful berries.
• Customizable – Use whatever fruits you have on hand or flavor the filling to your liking.

Whether you’re serving them at a picnic, adding them to a brunch board, or just want a healthy midday treat, these little cups are sure to be a hit.

Tips for Success

• Use soft white bread so it molds easily into cups without tearing.
• Flatten well with a rolling pin to make shaping easier and ensure even baking.
• Bake until just golden, not overly crispy – otherwise, they’ll be hard to eat.
• Let cool before filling to prevent the filling from melting or making the cups soggy.
• Decorate with intention – For 4th of July, stick to blueberries and strawberries for a patriotic look.

📌 Healthy Bread Cups With Ricotta & Berries (Recipe Card)

Ingredients:

Bread Cups

• 4 slices of white bread
• Oil for brushing

Ricotta Filling

• 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2-3 teaspoons sweetener (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or a small dash of vanilla paste

Berry Topping

• A handful of fresh berries of choice

Equipment:

• Rolling pin
• Muffin tin
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or spoon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Remove crusts and flatten bread slices with a rolling pin.
3. Brush the tops of of bread with a bit of oil. Press into muffin tin to form cups.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.
5. Mix ricotta, yogurt, honey, vanilla, and sweetener (if using) in a bowl until smooth.
6. Spoon filling into cooled bread cups.
7. Top with fresh berries and optional drizzle of honey. Serve immediately.