Description
Creamy ricotta topped with crushed pistachios and drizzled with honey, served on crackers or toasted baguette slices for a sweet and savory delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Crackers or toasted baguette slices (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with 2 tablespoons of honey until creamy and smooth.
- Add a pinch of sea salt and lemon zest, if using, to brighten the flavor.
- Spread the ricotta mixture generously over crackers or toasted baguette slices.
- Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top, pressing them gently into the ricotta.
- Drizzle with additional honey for a touch of sweetness.
- Arrange the bites on a serving platter and serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to two days. Not recommended for freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: ricotta, pistachio, honey, appetizer, sweet and savory