Description
Delightful soft pillows made with ricotta cheese and almond flour, perfect for dessert or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Butter (for richness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, almond flour, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in baking powder.
- Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, portion out the mixture onto the lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar and adding toppings.
Notes
Each trial improves your technique. Ensure ricotta is properly drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: dessert, ricotta, almond, easy recipe, family favorite