Description
Delightful fusion of creamy textures, nutty crunch, and sweetness, showcasing the rich flavor of ricotta and pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese (drained)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp honey (preferably artisanal)
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ cup unsalted pistachios (finely chopped)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine fresh ricotta cheese and vanilla extract. Whip gently until smooth and creamy.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together honey and water. Heat until slightly thinner, then remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Form the ricotta mixture into small balls using a spoon or small scoop.
- Roll each ricotta ball in finely chopped pistachios for an even coating.
- Arrange the coated bites on a platter and drizzle with the warm honey sauce.
- Lightly sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the bites to enhance flavor.
Notes
Use room temperature ricotta for a luxurious texture. Lightly toast pistachios for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg