Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites: 5 Easy Steps to Sweet Perfection
These Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites are creamy, lightly sweet, and irresistibly crunchy. They make the perfect no-bake snack or elegant dessert with simple Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 3 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- Mini phyllo shells or toasted baguette slices
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, mix ricotta, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest or cinnamon if using.
- 2. Spoon the ricotta mixture into mini phyllo shells or onto toasted baguette slices.
- 3. Top each bite with chopped pistachios.
- 4. Drizzle lightly with extra honey.
- 5. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Use mascarpone instead of ricotta for a richer flavor.
- Add crushed cardamom for a Middle Eastern twist.
- Great for parties—assemble just before serving.
- Use gluten-free shells if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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