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Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites

Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites: A Divine Gluten-Free Treat

Delight in the scrumptious flavor of Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites, a simple yet elegant gluten-free treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Use high-quality ricotta for best flavor
  • 1 Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Extract (Optional) Omit if allergic
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Adjust based on the saltiness of pistachios
  • 3/4 cup Shelled Pistachios Can substitute with almonds or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour if desired
For the Drizzle
  • 1/2 cup Honey Use high-quality honey
  • 1 tbsp Water Thins the honey for drizzling
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Extra Chopped Pistachios
  • Edible Flowers (Optional) Enhance presentation
  • Sea Salt (Optional) Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Plastic wrap
  • Sharp Knife
  • shallow dish
  • baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Drain Ricotta - Place ricotta in a fine mesh sieve over a bowl to drain excess moisture for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Step 2: Combine Ingredients - In a medium bowl, mix drained ricotta, egg, granulated sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and salt until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Chill Mixture - Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm it up.
  4. Step 4: Chop Pistachios - Finely chop shelled pistachios to a coarse texture.
  5. Step 5: Prepare Coating Mixture - Mix chopped pistachios, all-purpose flour, and sugar in a shallow dish.
  6. Step 6: Preheat Oven - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Step 7: Form Bites - Use a cookie scoop to portion and roll the ricotta mixture into balls, then coat in the pistachio mixture.
  8. Step 8: Bake - Place bites on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Step 9: Cool - Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. Step 10: Garnish & Serve - Drizzle warmed honey over bites and optionally sprinkle with pistachios and sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ricotta is well-drained and mixture is chilled for best results. Feel free to enhance presentation with edible flowers or sea salt.

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