Description
A creamy and delightful treat featuring a blend of cheeses and pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups softened cream cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 teaspoon almond essence
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 cup honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese and ricotta cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Use a hand mixer to blend them together until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla essence, and almond essence, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped pistachios and dried cranberries, if using.
- Shape the mixture into small spheres, roughly 1 inch in size, and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow them to set.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top before serving.
Notes
- For a creative variation, roll the cheese bites in shredded coconut or crushed graham crackers.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a different layer of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Dubai Pistachio Cheese Bomb, Pistachio Delight Cheese Bites