Name: ricotta pistachio honey bites soft nutty sweet treats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 g (9 oz) Ricotta Cheese: Use full-fat for best texture.; 120 g (½ cup) Honey: Mild floral honey is recommended.; 80 g (⅔ cup) Pistachios, Finely Ground: Use unsalted, shelled pistachios.; 60 g (½ cup) All-Purpose Flour: Gluten-free flour can be substituted.; 1 Large Egg, Lightly Beaten: Acts as a binder.; 5 ml (1 tsp) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.; 60 g (¼ cup) Granulated Sugar: For the caramelized core.; 30 g (¼ cup) Light Brown Sugar: Adds depth to the core.; 30 g (¼ cup) Pistachios, Finely Chopped: For the core.; 15 ml (1 tbsp) Water: For caramelization.; 15 ml (1 tbsp) Honey: For drizzling.; 30 g (2 tbsp) Pistachios, Coarsely Chopped and Toasted: For garnish.; Pinch of Flaky Sea Salt: (Optional) Balances sweetness.

Description

These Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites offer a delightful blend of Italian flavors with a creamy ricotta base, fragrant pistachios, and a crunchy caramelized pistachio core. They are perfect for an elegant treat or brunch addition.

Ingredients

Scale

250 g (9 oz) Ricotta Cheese: Use full-fat for best texture.
120 g (½ cup) Honey: Mild floral honey is recommended.
80 g (⅔ cup) Pistachios, Finely Ground: Use unsalted, shelled pistachios.
60 g (½ cup) All-Purpose Flour: Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
1 Large Egg, Lightly Beaten: Acts as a binder.
5 ml (1 tsp) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
60 g (¼ cup) Granulated Sugar: For the caramelized core.
30 g (¼ cup) Light Brown Sugar: Adds depth to the core.
30 g (¼ cup) Pistachios, Finely Chopped: For the core.
15 ml (1 tbsp) Water: For caramelization.
15 ml (1 tbsp) Honey: For drizzling.
30 g (2 tbsp) Pistachios, Coarsely Chopped and Toasted: For garnish.
Pinch of Flaky Sea Salt: (Optional) Balances sweetness.

Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet.
Make Caramel Core: Combine sugars and water in a saucepan; swirl until amber.
Add Pistachios: Stir in chopped pistachios to the caramel.
Cool and Break: Spread caramel on silicone mat, cool, and break into pieces.
Prepare Ricotta Batter: Combine ricotta, honey, ground pistachios, flour, egg, and vanilla.
Chill Batter: Refrigerate batter for 15 minutes.
Assemble Bites: Scoop batter, flatten, add caramel, and enclose.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Cool: Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then on a rack.
Garnish: Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with toasted pistachios and salt.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat ricotta and avoid overbaking. The center should be slightly soft when removed from the oven.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 25 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg

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