Description
A cozy, wholesome treat featuring creamy ricotta, fragrant almond essence, and a delightful crust, perfect for an afternoon snack or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Butter or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet with butter or oil (or line it with parchment paper).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg. Stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually fold it into the ricotta mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- Fold in slivered almonds gently into the dough.
- Scoop out small portions of dough and shape them into pillows or balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until they puff up and turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For creative variations, consider adding lemon or orange zest, swapping nuts, incorporating fruits, or drizzling with chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg