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Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows

Delicate pillows made with creamy ricotta and almond flour, perfect for a light dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese well-drained
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, almond flour, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, beaten egg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 10 minutes.
Shape and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a spoon, scoop out portions of the dough and shape them into small pillows. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of each pillow.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

These pillows are best served warm and can be enjoyed with a drizzle of honey or a dollop of fruit preserves.

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