Description
These Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites are a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds with their unique blend of flavors and textures. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual afternoon snack to an elegant dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60g) almond flour
- ½ cup (60g) shelled pistachios, finely ground
- ½ cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120g) ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Additional:
- ¼ cup (60ml) honey (for drizzling)
- Additional chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add ricotta, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix in flour, almond flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Roll dough into balls, place on the baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle honey: While warm, drizzle honey over each bite and sprinkle with chopped pistachios if desired.
- Cool and enjoy: Transfer the bites to a cooling rack and let them cool completely before enjoying at room temperature.
Notes
- You can customize these bites by adding a sprinkle of sea salt for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites, Dessert Recipe, Italian Dessert, Sweet Treat
