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Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows

Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight

Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows are a tender and melt-in-your-mouth dessert that's easy to make and impressive.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone for richer flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for achieving a light golden color.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Just a touch enhances flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Helps the pillows puff up.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds Can be replaced with chopped pistachios.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • whisk or spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture.
  4. Gently fold in the slivered almonds.
  5. Scoop and roll the dough into pillow-shaped mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Allow to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing and ensure cookies cool before dusting with powdered sugar for the best results.

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