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