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Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites

Delicious Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites for Your Spring Gathering

Enjoy these delightful Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites at your spring gatherings, featuring creamy ricotta, crunchy pistachios, and sweet honey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups full fat fresh ricotta cheese
  • 1 whole lemon zest, divided
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • a pinch ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp liquid honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped salted pistachios
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh basil

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, add the ricotta, lemon juice, half of the lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Spread the whipped ricotta in a shallow serving bowl and drizzle honey on top. Then garnish with chopped pistachios, minced basil, and the remaining lemon zest.
  3. Serve with crackers, toasted baguette bread, or pita chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To achieve the creamiest dip, use full-fat ricotta, taste as you go, and consider toasting the pistachios for added depth of flavor.

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