Pistachio Ricotta Truffle Bites
Pistachio Ricotta Truffle Bites are creamy, no-bake dessert bites made with ricotta cheese, vanilla, honey, and citrus, then rolled in crunchy pistachios. They have a light cheesecake-like texture and a rich nutty flavor, making them an elegant and easy treat for parties or gifts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250g) whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon melted white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of sea salt
- 3/4 cup (90g) finely chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Drain ricotta cheese in a fine mesh strainer for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix drained ricotta with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, honey, melted white chocolate, lemon zest, and salt.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate mixture for 20–30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
- Place chopped pistachios in a shallow bowl.
- Scoop and roll mixture into small balls.
- Coat each ball evenly in chopped pistachios.
- Place truffles on a lined tray.
- Chill for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain ricotta well to avoid soft or watery truffles.
- Chilling helps the mixture hold its shape.
- Roasted pistachios can enhance flavor but are optional.
- White chocolate adds firmness and richness.
- Best served cold for ideal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/pistachio-ricotta-truffle-bites/
