Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Pistachio and Dried Cherry Biscotti. These crispy twice-baked Italian cookies boast a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a delightful crunch that will satisfy any cookie lover. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this classic treat, exploring variations such as Chocolate Chunk Pistachio Biscotti, Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti, and the irresistible Pistachio Lemon Biscotti. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, inviting you to savor the nutty richness of pistachios, the tangy sweetness of dried cherries, and the aromatic notes of lemon. Whether you prefer a traditional biscotti or a modern twist, our collection offers something for every palate. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHERRY-PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a stand mixer, beat the butter and the sugar together until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Add the vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. With the mixer on low, stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined. Stir in the dried cherries and pistachios. Cut the dough in half and place the dough on the prepared baking sheet. Shape into 2 logs, each about 12 inches long.
- Bake until just starting to brown at the edges, about 20 minutes. Cut each log on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Place the slices back on the baking sheet. Bake on the first side for 5 minutes. Remove, turn the biscotti over to the second side and bake until the biscotti are crisp, an additional 5 minutes. Let cool.
CHERRY-PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
Serve your guests with these cherry-pistachio biscotti that are dipped in melted white chocolate - a delicious Italian dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until creamy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Stir in flour and baking powder until blended. Stir in nuts and cherries. Divide dough in half. On each cookie sheet, shape half of dough into 10-inch roll; flatten to 3-inch width.
- Bake 25 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool 10 minutes. With serrated knife, cut rolls diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices, cut sides down, on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned and dry. Turn cookies over; bake 8 minutes longer or until lightly browned and dry. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring once, until softened and chocolate can be stirred smooth. Dip one-third of each cookie in white chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 56 mg
CHERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
To make ahead, let the biscotti cool completely and store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to a week.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 3h
Yield 25 to 30 biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and cinnamon on medium speed for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, gradually add the 2 whole eggs, the egg yolk (reserve the egg white), and vanilla and mix until combined, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond meal, baking powder and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing only until combined. Scrape down the bowl and beater and make sure all the ingredients are combined. Stir in the pistachios and cherries.
- Roll the dough into a ball on a well-floured board and cut in half. With floured hands, roll each piece into a cylinder about 11 inches long by 2 inches in diameter and place them 3 inches apart on the prepared sheet pan.
- Place the reserved egg white in a bowl and beat with a whisk for 15 seconds. Brush the logs with the egg white (save the rest!) and sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of turbinado sugar. Bake for 45 minutes, until lightly browned (the logs will be soft). Cool for 30 minutes.
- Turn the oven down to 275 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper. With a serrated knife, slice the biscotti 1/2 inch thick at a full 45-degree angle. Place the slices cut-side up on the prepared sheet pans. Brush them with the egg white and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, turning each slice once, until browned and fully baked. Transfer to a baking rack to cool.
PISTACHIO AND DRIED-CHERRY BISCOTTI
Provided by Karen DeMasco
Categories Breakfast Brunch Dessert Christmas Easter Picnic Low Fat Low Cal Mother's Day Father's Day New Year's Day Dried Fruit Cherry Pistachio Birthday Healthy Christmas Eve Party Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly
Yield Makes about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine first 6 ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and next 5 ingredients. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; beat until combined. Fold in cherries and pistachios.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Using floured hands, shape each dough half into a 16"-long log. Brush off excess flour; transfer logs to prepared sheet, spaced 5" apart. Flatten each log into a 2"-wide strip. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until browned and set, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack; let cool for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 250°F and arrange 1 rack in top third of oven and 1 rack in bottom third.
- Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer biscotti to a work surface. Using a serrated knife, cut each strip diagonally into 1/3"-thick slices. Arrange slices, cut side down, on baking sheets. Bake biscotti, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until crisp, about 40 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to racks; let cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
CHERRY-PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
Make and share this Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nancy Van Ess
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 80 biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease a large cookie sheet. In a food processor, process flour, sugar, lime peel and baking powder until blended.
- Add butter and cherries.
- Pulse until cherries are coarsely chopped.
- Spoon off and reserve 1 tablespoon of beaten eggs.
- Add remaining eggs and pistachios and pulse until dough is evenly moistened.
- Turn dough out onto on a well-floured surface.(Dough will be sticky). Divide dough in 1/4s.
- With hands, roll each portion into a 9" log.
- Place logs crosswise 3" apart on prepared baking sheet. Press logs to flatten to 2" wide. Brush with reserved egg.
- Bake 25 min. or until golden brown.
- Let cool on sheet on a wire rack 10 min.
- Loosen with a spatula and remove to a cutting board.
- Let cool 10 min. longer.
- Using a large heavy knife, cut each log diagonally in 1/2" thick slices.
- Arrange slices upright on clean cookie sheet (no need to grease sheet). Bake 14-16 min.
- longer until crisp.
- Remove to wire rack to cool (cookies will get even more crisp). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
The red and green make a great Christmas cookie. Have used other nuts instead of pistachios with success. If your pistachios are salted, omit the 1/4 teaspoon salt from the recipe.
Provided by Gerry Meyer
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand.
- Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
- Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry; cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 55.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
Tips:
- For chewier biscotti, slice them thicker before baking.
- To make the biscotti extra crispy, bake them for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- If you don't have pistachio nuts, you can substitute almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- If you don't have dried cherries, you can substitute cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots.
- To make the biscotti even more flavorful, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the dough.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These pistachio and dried cherry biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, chewy, and full of flavor. Whether you are enjoying them with a cup of coffee or tea, or simply as a snack, these biscotti are sure to please. So next time you are looking for a homemade treat, give these pistachio and dried cherry biscotti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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