Ingredients:
• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained)
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp almond extract
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
• Extra powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and melted butter. Stir until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until everything is fully incorporated. The dough will be soft and sticky, but that’s perfectly fine!
5. Form the Pillows:
Using your hands or a spoon, scoop out portions of the dough and gently shape them into small pillow-like mounds, about 1 ½ inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Top with Almonds:
Press a few sliced almonds onto the top of each dough pillow for a lovely crunch and visual appeal.
7. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the pillows have puffed up slightly.
8. Cool and Dust:
Allow the ricotta almond pillows to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired.
9. Serve and Enjoy:
These soft and fluffy ricotta almond pillows are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy the rich flavors and delicate texture that make these gluten-free treats so irresistible!