Irresistible Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows
Delightful and airy bites reminiscent of cozy family gatherings, these soft ricotta almond cookies melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 pillows 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Drop generous spoonfuls of the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ricotta for the best texture and don’t overmix the batter to maintain fluffiness. They pair well with coffee or chai.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg