Description
Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows are a heavenly treat that combines the creamy richness of ricotta cheese with the delightful crunch of almond flour, creating cookies that melt in your mouth. These light and fluffy cookies boast a subtle almond flavor and a touch of sweetness, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows will surely impress friends and family alike. Serve them warm or at room temperature, alongside your favorite beverage, for a truly delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, almond flour, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, egg, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart. Gently flatten each mound and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg