Description
Luscious honey pistachio ricotta bundt blends Mediterranean charm with irresistible sweetness, creating a dessert that whispers elegance. Crumbly pistachios and silky ricotta intertwine, promising pure indulgence for passionate bakers eager to explore delightful culinary moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
Fat and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Seasoning and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend ricotta, honey, finely chopped pistachios, melted butter, and eggs in a spacious mixing vessel until smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, and salt—into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter.
- Meticulously coat the bundt pan with butter and flour, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) with a rack positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even rise.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform browning.
- Test cake doneness by inserting a slender toothpick into the center—it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove from oven and let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, allowing initial cooling and structural stabilization.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling and helping the texture set perfectly.
Notes
- Toast pistachios lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch in every bite.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and ricotta to ensure smooth, even mixing and a perfectly textured cake.
- Check cake doneness early to prevent over-baking, which can lead to a dry texture; every oven varies slightly in temperature.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile or use alternative nuts like almonds for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 124 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg