Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed pistachios, shelled
- 3 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: a pinch of sea salt or lemon zest for enhanced flavor
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with honey and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in crushed pistachios, reserving a handful for garnish.
- Form the mixture into bite-sized balls or disks and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, drizzling with additional honey and garnishing with reserved pistachios.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for longer shelf life, up to a week, and let sit at room temperature before serving if frozen.
- Customize with dried fruits, chocolate, or other sweeteners as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg