Description
Deliciously soft biscuit twists made with ricotta cheese and almond flour, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Almond slices for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, and softened butter. Stir and mix until smooth.
- Beat in the egg. Add the vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough. Keep the thickness moderate.
- Cut the dough into twists or shapes. Twist strips gently to form twists.
- Place shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle almond slices on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before enjoying.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained for better texture.
- You can substitute the almond flour with more all-purpose flour if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg