Description
Fluffy, cloud-like pillows made with creamy ricotta and ground almonds, dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, mix ground almonds, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a slightly sticky dough.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly before arranging them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but insides remain soft.
- Dust with powdered sugar after cooling slightly and serve warm.
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use vegan alternatives for ricotta and eggs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: ricotta, dessert, almond, family recipe, baking