Description
Delicate no-bake bites combining creamy ricotta, nutty pistachios, and sweet golden honey a perfect mini treat for dessert platters or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
3 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
1/2 cup crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
Pinch of salt
Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Extra crushed pistachios for coating
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, honey, vanilla extract, salt, and lemon zest (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Stir in the crushed graham crackers and chopped pistachios until a thick dough-like consistency forms.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
5. Coat each bite in finely crushed pistachios for a beautiful green finish.
6. Arrange on a serving tray and drizzle lightly with honey before serving.
7. Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Use high-quality ricotta for a smooth, creamy texture — drain excess liquid if necessary.
You can replace graham crackers with almond flour for a gluten-free version.
These bites can be made a day ahead and stored chilled in an airtight container.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for a warm spice note.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: ricotta pistachio dessert, honey bites, no-bake treat, Italian-inspired sweet, Mediterranean dessert