Easy Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites
Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients, these ricotta pistachio honey bites are soft, subtly sweet, and loaded with nutty crunch. They’re simple to make, require no baking, and chill to perfection in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups fresh ricotta cheese
- ½ + 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios plus extra for coating
- 3 tablespoons pure honey plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: extra chopped pistachios edible flower petals, or a dusting of cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pistachios, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a bit more honey.
- Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into small 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the reserved chopped pistachios to fully coat the outside.
- Arrange the coated bites on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/easy-ricotta-pistachio-honey-bites/
Notes
- Use full-fat fresh ricotta for the creamiest texture.
- Feel free to adjust the honey to your preferred sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.