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Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows

Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delights

Delightful Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows are a quick and irresistible treat, combining creamy ricotta with almond extract for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 pillows
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Can experiment with mascarpone or cottage cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Be cautious with quantity.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for variants.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt A pinch is essential for depth.
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds Sliced almonds or pistachios can be used.
For the Finish
  • Powdered Sugar for dusting Optional but recommended.
For Greasing
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Oil Any type of cooking oil will suffice.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet with butter or oil.
  2. Combine ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and egg in a bowl; mix until smooth.
  3. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the ricotta mixture until just combined.
  5. Gently stir in the slivered almonds.
  6. Scoop portions of dough and shape into small pillows on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden and puffy.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ricotta is smooth, avoid overmixing, and store in a single layer to preserve texture.

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