Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites – Easy No-Bake Dessert
Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites are flaky pastry filled with creamy ricotta, pistachios, and honey.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese drained if wet
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios unsalted
- 1/4 cup honey plus extra for drizzling
- 1 sheet puff pastry or crescent dough or phyllo
- Optional: lemon zest
- Optional: vanilla extract
- Optional: sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped pistachios, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add a little lemon zest or vanilla extract if using.
- Cut the puff pastry (or dough of choice) into small squares or rounds. Place about 1 teaspoon of ricotta filling in the center of each piece.
- Fold the dough over, seal the edges gently with a fork, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Allow the Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites to cool slightly, then drizzle with warm honey and sprinkle extra pistachios or sea salt flakes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute mascarpone for a richer filling.