Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (preferably raw or roasted)
- 3 tablespoons honey (preferably organic and floral)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: a pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor
- Optional garnish: additional pistachios or honey drizzle
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray. Shape into small balls or rounds.
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set and firm up.
- Optional: drizzle with extra honey and sprinkle with additional pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the bites for at least 30 minutes helps them set properly and makes them easier to handle.
- You can customize the flavor by adding citrus zest or spices.
- To enhance crunch and flavor, use toasted pistachios.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (about 20g)
- Calories: 70 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
