Ricotta Almond Pillows Dessert (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 240 g ricotta cheese
02 - 60 g almond flour
03 - 50 g granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2.5 ml almond extract
06 - 2.5 ml vanilla extract
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - 1.25 ml salt
09 - 2.5 ml baking powder

→ Finishing

10 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend the ricotta cheese, almond flour, and granulated sugar together until smooth.
03 - Add the egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, lemon zest, salt, and baking powder to the mixture. Mix until a slightly sticky dough forms.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and shape into small balls. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 5 cm of space between them.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden at the edges.
06 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
07 - Once fully cooled, dust each cookie with powdered sugar.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure the ricotta is well-drained to achieve a dough that holds its shape and bakes evenly.