Savory Ricotta Truffles are delicious, quick to make, and require no baking. Ideal as a cold appetizer or finger food, they're perfect for special occasions, holiday menus, a standing buffet, or a terrace brunch with close friends, even if you're planning a last-minute getaway.
These ricotta truffles can be made in just a few minutes with simple, versatile, and readily available ingredients. To serve, simply mix the ricotta with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped mortadella, salt, and pepper. Then, scoop out a teaspoonful of the mixture and shape into balls. Roll them in various toppings —pistachios, walnuts, and poppy seeds—then transfer them to paper baking cups and serve.
The result is crispy morsels with a tender center, so delicious and spectacular they'll be a hit with your guests.
Ingredients
How to Make Savory Ricotta Truffles
Finely chop the mortadella with a knife or chopper.
Finely chop the mortadella with a knife or chopper.
Pour the ricotta and parmesan into a bowl.
Pour the ricotta and parmesan into a bowl.
Mix with a spoon.
Mix with a spoon.
Add the chopped mortadella.
Add the chopped mortadella.
Mix again to combine everything well.
Mix again to combine everything well.
Salt rule and season with a pinch of pepper.
Salt rule and season with a pinch of pepper.
Take a teaspoon of dough at a time and form many balls.
Take a teaspoon of dough at a time and form many balls.
Roll some balls in the chopped pistachios.
Roll some balls in the chopped pistachios.
Continue in this way passing the balls in the chopped walnuts and poppy seeds.
Continue in this way passing the balls in the chopped walnuts and poppy seeds.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
What Ricotta Should You Use?
Depending on your personal taste, you can use either cow's or sheep's ricotta, as long as it's very fresh, artisanally made with only whey and free of additives. For optimal results, let it drain in its basket for at least a couple of hours; the mixture should be firm and compact.
Savory Ricotta Truffles Variations
You can replace the Parmesan with pecorino for a bolder flavor. You can also use robiola instead of ricotta and flavor the mixture with chopped herbs or chili powder.
If you want to make a vegetarian recipe, you can omit the mortadella or replace it with finely chopped ham or speck.
You can also vary the toppings you use if you like: you can use chopped hazelnuts or almonds, but also sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sweet or smoked paprika, chives.
Storage Instructions
The truffles can be stored in the refrigerator, covered with cling film, for about 2 days.
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