Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites

105 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, almond flour, ground pistachios, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
  2. 2Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, almond flour, ground pistachios, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
  3. 3Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, almond flour, ground pistachios, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
  4. 4Prepare the Ricotta Filling: Combine ricotta cheese, honey, and lemon zest in a separate bowl. Mix well.
  5. 5Prepare the Ricotta Filling: Combine ricotta cheese, honey, and lemon zest in a separate bowl. Mix well.
  6. 6Prepare the Ricotta Filling: Combine ricotta cheese, honey, and lemon zest in a separate bowl. Mix well.
  7. 7Assemble the Bites: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough and use a cookie cutter or knife to cut out small circles. Place a spoonful of ricotta filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, pinching the edges to seal.
  8. 8Assemble the Bites: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough and use a cookie cutter or knife to cut out small circles. Place a spoonful of ricotta filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, pinching the edges to seal.
  9. 9Assemble the Bites: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough and use a cookie cutter or knife to cut out small circles. Place a spoonful of ricotta filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, pinching the edges to seal.
  10. 10Bake: Place the assembled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. 11Bake: Place the assembled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. 12Bake: Place the assembled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. 13Finish: Let cool slightly before topping with roughly chopped pistachios and a drizzle of honey. Serve and enjoy!
  14. 14Finish: Let cool slightly before topping with roughly chopped pistachios and a drizzle of honey. Serve and enjoy!
  15. 15Finish: Let cool slightly before topping with roughly chopped pistachios and a drizzle of honey. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
  • 0.5 cups almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
  • 0.5 cups almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
  • 0.5 cups shelled pistachios, finely ground
  • 0.5 cups shelled pistachios, finely ground
  • 0.5 cups shelled pistachios, finely ground
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

Equipment

large bowlplastic wrap