Description
Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites deliver a creamy, crunchy, and sweet snack experience combining fresh ricotta cheese, roasted pistachios, and natural honey. Perfect as a quick breakfast, elegant dessert, or anytime treat, this recipe is easy to make, customizable, and uses wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh Ricotta Cheese – 1 cup (creamy and fresh)
- Roasted Pistachios – 1/2 cup (roughly chopped, keep some larger pieces)
- High-Quality Honey – 2 tablespoons (for drizzling)
- Sea Salt – Light sprinkle, to taste
Optional Additions
- Lemon Zest – 1 teaspoon (freshly grated)
- Vanilla Extract – 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather fresh ricotta, roasted pistachios, honey, and optional lemon zest or vanilla extract. Roughly chop pistachios, keeping some pieces larger for texture contrast.
- Mix Ricotta and Flavorings: In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with lemon zest and vanilla extract if using. Stir gently until the mixture is evenly blended and creamy.
- Assemble the Bites: Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, portion dollops of the ricotta mixture onto a serving plate or parchment paper. Sprinkle chopped pistachios generously on top, pressing gently to help them adhere.
- Drizzle Honey: Generously drizzle honey over each ricotta bite, adding natural sweetness and a glossy finish.
- Add Finishing Touches: Lightly sprinkle sea salt over the honey-drizzled bites to balance sweetness and enhance flavors.
- Optional Chilling: Refrigerate the bites briefly before serving to allow them to set and improve texture.
Notes
- Use the freshest ricotta available for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Warm honey slightly before drizzling for easier pouring and smoother texture.
- Lightly toast pistachios to amplify their nutty aroma and crunch.
- Chill the bites before serving to help them hold their shape and enhance textures.
- Serve on small plates or dainty dishes for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg