Ricotta pistachio honey bites Recipe
These ricotta pistachio honey bites are a delightful treat that perfectly balance nutty flavors with sweet honey. With a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these bites are a charming addition to any dessert spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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
For Serving:
- ¼ cup (60ml) honey (for drizzling)
- Additional chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: Cream butter and sugar in a bowl, then add ricotta, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Gradually mix in flours, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Form dough balls: Roll portions of dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle honey: While warm, drizzle honey over each bite. Optionally, sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios.
- Cool and serve: Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before enjoying at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: ricotta pistachio honey bites, dessert, Italian dessert, nutty bites, honey drizzle
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