Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, almond flour, powdered sugar, vanilla and almond extracts, egg, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. 4Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. 5Gently flatten each mound just a bit.
  6. 6Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
  7. 7Let the pillows cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. 8Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
  9. 9Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup almond flour
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Equipment

baking sheetparchment paperlarge bowlspooncookie scoopwire rack

Tips

  • The batter will be soft.
  • Gently flatten each mound just a bit.