Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows
Delicate pillows filled with ricotta and almond, perfect for an afternoon snack or light dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 pillows 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, almond flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and the lightly beaten egg. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the ricotta mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
- Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each pillow.
- Bake the pillows in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are lightly golden.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let the pillows cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality ricotta cheese for best flavor. Mix gently to maintain a fluffy texture. Watch the baking time, as it may vary with different ovens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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