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Daily Desire: Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows

Daily Desire: Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows

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Soft, pillowy ricotta almond pillows that are perfect for breakfast or dessert. They’re creamy, nutty, and subtly sweet.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

🥄 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (drain excess liquid)
🥄 1/2 cup almond flour or finely ground blanched almonds
🥄 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
🥄 1 large egg
🥄 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
🥄 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
🥄 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
🥄 pinch salt
🥄 1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted (for topping)

Instructions

👨‍🍳 Drain ricotta in a fine-mesh strainer lined with a kitchen towel for 10-15 minutes.

👨‍🍳 Mix drained ricotta, egg, vanilla, and almond extract in a bowl until smooth.

👨‍🍳 Fold in almond flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.

👨‍🍳 Scoop batter by tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

👨‍🍳 Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden edges pull away from pan.

👨‍🍳 Top with toasted sliced almonds before serving.

👨‍🍳 Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 75
  • Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 7