Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy ricotta, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of honey with these Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites. Perfect for parties or as a quick afternoon snack, these bites are visually appealing and bursting with flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can create a treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Add Crunchy Goodness: Gently fold in the chopped pistachios into the ricotta mixture.
- Shape Into Bites: Form bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter) from the mixture using your hands or a small scoop.
- Drizzle & Garnish: Arrange the bites on a serving plate, drizzle with honey, and top with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve & Enjoy: These bites can be enjoyed immediately or chilled briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg