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Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows

Heavenly Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows for Every Sweet Tooth

Experience the melt-in-your-mouth delight of Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows, a beginner-friendly dessert ready in just 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 pillows
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Provides creaminess and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warm flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Infuses nutty aroma
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Forms the backbone of the dough
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavens the dough
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds Provides texture
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting
For Baking
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Oil Used for greasing the baking sheet

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet with butter or oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine dry ingredients with the ricotta mixture.
  4. Gently fold in the slivered almonds into the dough.
  5. Form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden. Watch closely to avoid over-browning.
  7. Allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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