Description
Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows are a delightful treat that melds the creamy richness of ricotta with the nutty crunch of almonds, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for brunch or dessert, these fluffy pillows are easy to make and will impress your guests at any gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that brings smiles and compliments all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese and eggs until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, and sugar; stir until evenly mixed.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg