Description
Soft and delicate pillows made with ricotta and ground almonds that melt in your mouth, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta
- 1 cup finely ground almonds (or almond flour)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 large eggs (or substitutes like flaxseed or applesauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ricotta and ground almonds until well combined.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Incorporate the eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add more flour if dough is sticky.
- Divide dough into small balls and flatten into pillow shapes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté pillows until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from skillet and rest on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Notes
For savory pillows, try adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach. For a sweeter version, incorporate lemon zest or honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ricotta, almonds, vegetarian, appetizer, family recipe