Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: a pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the fresh ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Using a spoon or small scoop, portion out the ricotta mixture into small, bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Roll each ricotta ball in the crushed pistachios until fully coated.
- Arrange the coated bites on a serving platter and drizzle with warmed honey.
- Refrigerate the tray for at least 15-20 minutes and serve chilled.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For best flavor, use high-quality, fresh ricotta cheese.
- Toasting the pistachios enhances their nutty flavor.
- Keep the bites chilled until serving to maintain their shape.
- Experiment with additional flavors like lemon zest or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg