Meet a new and exciting, melt in your mouth cookie… Coconut Lime Ricotta Cookies! They are purely divine! To put them in words, just imagine an Italian cookie meets a refreshing tropical or Latin cake doughnut (that was my thought, my husband said they remind him of Alfajore cookies).
If you want to be a good cook I firmly believe you have to be willing to take risks in the kitchen. It’s about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things, mixing new flavors. One of my dreams and aspirations is to be a great cook (on the Food Network may I add =), so this recipe is the result of me trying something daring and exciting in the kitchen.
I knew it would either be an utter failure or something spectacular. I’m proud to say they turned out to be the later, they are completely spectacular. Someone please tell me, how do I stop myself from eating five at once?
The combination of flavors in this cookie may be one that you question with the Ricotta cheese combine with coconut and lime, I myself questioned it (before trying them) but you wouldn’t believe how well all the flavors blend together! And don’t worry, you don’t really taste the Ricotta cheese.
It’s not like this is a lasagna cookie. It just gives these cookies a wonderful texture.
Never tried Ricotta cookies before? Then I must say this is the Ricotta cookie recipe you’re going to want to try!
If you’re wondering what to do with the remaining 7.5 oz of Ricotta (if you bought a 15 oz container), double the batch of cookies or make half of a batch of Manicotti.
5 from 3 votes Review Recipe
Coconut Lime Ricotta Cookies
Deliciously soft, melt-in-your-mouth tender cookies with a bright lime and sweet coconut flavor.
Servings: 25
Prep30 minutesCook30 minutesReady in: 1 hour
Ingredients2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup butter softened1 cup granulated sugar1 large egg7.5 oz Ricotta cheese , whole fat or low fat (this is 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup if you don’t have a scale)3 Tbsp coconut milk1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp coconut extract1 tsp lime zest1 recipe Coconut Lime Glaze , recipe follows1 cup toasted coconut (optional)Coconut Lime Glaze1 1/2 Tbsp coconut milk1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice1/2 tsp coconut extract1 tsp lime zest1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in egg. Mix in Ricotta cheese, coconut milk, vanilla extract, coconut extract and lime zest. Slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Form dough into 2 Tbsp balls each and and drop onto Silpat or parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake 15 - 16 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Cool 30 minutes then spoon a heaping 1/2 teaspoon glaze over each cookie, use the back of the teaspoon to spread glaze over cookie. Before glaze begins to harden and set sprinkle with optional toasted coconut (garnish lightly with additional lime zest if desired). For a set glaze allow cookies to rest for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or for a sticky glaze enjoy immediately. Store cookies in an airtight container.Coconut Lime GlazeCombine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until well combine.
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Coconut Lime Ricotta Cookies Author: Jaclyn
5 from 3 votes
Review Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Coconut Lime Ricotta Cookies
Author: Jaclyn
