Ricotta pistachio honey bites that delight your taste buds! Recipe
These Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites are a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds with their nutty, sweet flavor. Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or as a light dessert after a meal.
- 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
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
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.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in all-purpose flour, almond flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Dough: Roll portions of dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle Honey: While the bites are warm, drizzle honey over each one. Optionally, sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the bites to a cooling rack and let them cool completely. Enjoy at room temperature!
Notes
- You can customize these bites by adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites, Dessert Recipe, Italian Dessert, Nutty Bites
