Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, crushed pistachios, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth.
- Form small bite-sized balls or mounds with the mixture.
- Roll the bites in additional crushed pistachios if desired.
- Serve on a platter and garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
Use whole milk ricotta for a creamier texture. Chill the mixture for 10 minutes before forming shapes for easier rolling. Toast pistachios to enhance their flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg