Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- Pistachios for garnish
- Additional honey for drizzling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the finely chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Using a small scoop or your hands, form the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Roll the balls in the graham cracker crumbs until fully coated.
- Place the bites on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Before serving, drizzle with additional honey and sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios for garnish.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using flavored ricotta or adding a pinch of cinnamon.
- These can be made a day ahead; just keep them stored in the refrigerator.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg