Description
Delicious ricotta pistachio honey bites that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ¼ cup (60ml) honey (for drizzling)
- Additional chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add ricotta, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until smooth. Gradually add flour, almond flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll 1 tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls. Place on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- While warm, drizzle honey over each bite. Sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios (if using).
- Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely. Enjoy at room temperature!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality ricotta cheese.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg