Description
Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites are a delightful combination of creamy ricotta cheese, crunchy pistachios, and sweet honey, perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios gently.
- Using a spoon, scoop out small portions of the mixture and form them into bite-sized balls.
- Place the ricotta bites on a serving platter.
- Drizzle additional honey over the bites and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the ricotta mixture.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to substitute pistachios with other nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Ricotta, Pistachio, Honey, Dessert, No-Bake