Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows: Easy Homemade Delights to Savor
Indulge in these soft ricotta almond pillows, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These homemade delights are not only simple to make but also bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 pillows 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, almond flour, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Add the all-purpose flour gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small pillows and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Once out of the oven, let them cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy your soft ricotta almond pillows!
Notes
- For a more intense almond flavor, increase the almond extract.
- These pillows can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows