Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Brighten your warm-weather parties with these Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites. Smooth ricotta, toasted pistachios, and sweet honey on crostini create a fancy snack. Save now and try them.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Ricotta Mixture
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1 cup room temperature whole milk ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup finely chopped shelled pistachios
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3 tablespoons premium natural honey
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Tiny bit of sea salt
→ Assembly
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24 small crostini or crackers
# How to Make It:
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Get your ricotta to room temp for the best smooth texture. Chop the pistachios into small bits but leave some texture - don't turn them into dust.
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Take a medium bowl and lightly mix the ricotta, chopped pistachios, honey, vanilla, and a tiny bit of sea salt. Don't mix too hard - just enough to blend everything together. Give it a taste and add more honey if you want it sweeter.
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Grab a small spoon or piping bag and put a nice dollop of the ricotta mix on each cracker or crostini. Make sure everyone gets the same amount for a nice look.
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These taste best when eaten right away, but they'll stay good for about 2 hours before the crackers start getting soft. They go great with Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, or if you don't want alcohol, try some bubbly water with lemon or a nice herbal tea.
# Extra Suggestions:
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You can make the ricotta mixture a day ahead and just warm it up before serving. If your ricotta looks too wet, drain it in a mesh strainer for half an hour. Cold ricotta won't mix well, so let it warm up first. Don't skip the salt - it makes all the flavors pop, even in sweet dishes.
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Any leftover ricotta mix makes a yummy breakfast spread for toast. No pistachios? No problem - try chopped almonds, walnuts, or some toasted pine nuts instead.
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Go for whole milk ricotta for the creamiest texture. Pick a good honey that's raw and fragrant - skip the super processed stuff from the grocery shelf.