Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce on Sourdough Toast
A silky, bright roasted cherry tomato sauce blended with cream and fresh basil, served warm on toasted sourdough bread. Perfect for a quick, comforting breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, preferably ripe and firm
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or crème fraîche
- A small handful fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Thick slices of sourdough bread, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes are soft, wrinkled, and slightly charred, and garlic is fragrant and tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Transfer roasted tomatoes and garlic to a blender or food processor. Add heavy cream and torn basil leaves.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add more cream or a splash of olive oil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toast sourdough slices in a hot skillet with butter or olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Spread a generous amount of the sauce over warm toast. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure proper roasting and caramelization. Keep garlic whole for milder flavor. Cool tomatoes before blending to preserve brightness. Toast bread just as sauce is ready to serve warm and crisp. For dairy-free version, substitute cream with coconut or cashew cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup sauce with 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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