Introduction

These Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites are a delightful combination of creamy ricotta, crunchy pistachios, and sweet honey. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a simple snack, they come together quickly and impress with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (room temperature)
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
3 tablespoons high-quality honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
24 small crackers or crostini
Extra chopped pistachios for garnish
Additional honey for drizzling
Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Allow the ricotta to reach room temperature to achieve a smooth texture. Meanwhile, roughly chop the pistachios, keeping them chunky enough for crunch but small enough to stay on the crackers.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, gently fold together the ricotta, chopped pistachios, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a light, fluffy texture. Taste and adjust honey as desired.
Step 3: Arrange the crackers or crostini on a serving platter. Use a small spoon or piping bag to dollop the ricotta mixture onto each cracker.
Step 4: Garnish each bite with extra chopped pistachios and a small drizzle of honey. Add edible flowers on top if using for a beautiful presentation.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh, high-quality honey for the best floral sweetness and flavor depth.
Substitute pistachios with chopped toasted almonds or walnuts for a different crunch.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the ricotta mixture for an extra flavor twist.
If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the pistachios in a food processor before folding in.

Storage

Store any leftover ricotta mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble the bites just before serving to keep crackers crisp. Leftover assembled bites should be eaten immediately as crackers may become soggy. If needed, gently reheat the ricotta mixture before serving to bring back creaminess, but do not heat assembled bites.

How to Serve

The image shows six round, smooth white balls placed closely together on a white plate with small dark specks. Each ball is covered halfway with a shiny brown syrup that drips slightly down the sides. On top of the syrup, there is a sprinkle of crushed nuts including green pistachios and lighter colored nuts, giving texture and color contrast to the dish. The background surface is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the ricotta mixture ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the ricotta mixture up to 2 days in advance and keep it refrigerated. Just give it a gentle stir before assembling on crackers.

What can I use instead of crackers or crostini?

You can substitute crackers with thin slices of toasted baguette, rice crackers, or even endive leaves for a gluten-free option.