Description
A delightful dessert that combines the creaminess of ricotta with the gentle crunch of almond for a light and fluffy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
Sliced or slivered almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, sift together almond flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop dollops of the batter onto the baking sheet and top with sliced or slivered almonds.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack; serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For healthier options, consider substituting part-skim ricotta or using alternative sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dessert, ricotta, almond, gluten-free, easy recipe