Description
Crispy on the outside, soft inside, with a sweet almond aroma — these Quick Almond Ricotta Biscuit Twists are the perfect 20-minute pastry for breakfast, brunch, or tea time. Made with creamy ricotta, almond extract, and flaky biscuit dough, they’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons pure almond extract
1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional topping)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Optional: zest of 1 lemon for a citrusy note
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, almond extract, and 1 tablespoon honey until smooth and creamy.
3. Separate biscuit dough and roll each piece into a rectangle about 4×6 inches.
4. Spread a thin layer of the ricotta filling on each piece, then fold the dough lengthwise to cover the filling.
5. Lightly press edges to seal, then twist each piece twice to form a spiral shape.
6. Place each twist on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
7. Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
8. Brush the hot twists with melted butter immediately after removing from the oven.
9. Drizzle remaining honey and sprinkle sliced almonds over the top.
10. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
⭐ Pro Tip: Use chilled ricotta for easier spreading and neater twists.
⭐ For extra sweetness, drizzle a simple glaze of honey and lemon juice.
⭐ Store at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Reheat in toaster oven for 3–4 minutes before serving.
⭐ Freeze up to 2 months and reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
⭐ Delicious with coffee, tea, or a dollop of honeyed ricotta.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 8mg