Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: lemon zest for added flavor
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with honey and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Add lemon zest if desired.
- Shape the mixture into small, bite-sized balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Press chopped pistachios onto the surface of each bite, gently pressing them in to ensure they adhere.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bites to firm up.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving for an extra touch of freshness and color.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh ricotta for the best creamy texture.
- Finely chop pistachios for even distribution and crunch in every bite.
- Adjust the honey quantity based on sweetness preference.
- Lightly dampen your hands to make shaping the bites easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg