Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 16 to 24 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the whoopee pies: Position 2 oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
- Combine both kinds of chocolate and the butter in a medium heatproof bowl. Fill a medium pot about a third of the way with water and bring to a simmer. Place the over the simmering water and lower the heat. Melt the chocolate and butter gently together, stirring and scraping the sides to avoid scorching, until melted, then remove the bowl from the heat. Cool 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk together the sugar, eggs and vanilla in another bowl. Set aside. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder in another bowl. Whisk in the egg and then the chocolate mixture. Do not overmix.
- Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray and drop the batter on them in large spoonfuls about 2 inches in diameter, leaving room between each to allow spreading.
- Bake, rotating and switching the positions of baking sheets halfway through, until the whoopee pies puff up slightly and settle, 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before gingerly lifting them off and transferring to a flat surface.
- For the filling: Heat the milk in a medium saucepan until hot and add 3/4 cup toasted almonds. Turn off the heat. Allow the almonds to steep in the milk 25 to 30 minutes. Strain the milk and pour it back into the same pan.
- Beat together the sugar, cornstarch, flour and egg yolks in an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until thick, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pour some of the hot milk mixture over the eggs and blend. Pour the egg mixture back into the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the almond extract and continue to cook until the mixture begins to bubble, then cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring. Transfer to a bowl and cover with a layer of plastic pressed against the surface so the cream doesn't form a skin. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Sandwich some of the cream and the remaining 1/4 cup toasted almonds between chocolate rounds. Drizzle with melted chocolate if using. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Abul Hashem
h_abul75@yahoo.comI'm allergic to almonds. Can I substitute another nut in the toasted almond cream?
Maxamad Cawil
maxamad-cawil1@hotmail.frI'm thinking about making these whoopie pies for my next party. Do you have any tips?
Martha Kemoh
martha88@aol.comI don't recommend this recipe. The whoopie pies were too difficult to make and they didn't taste very good.
Sun Khan
k11@yahoo.comI was disappointed with these whoopie pies. The chocolate cookies were bland and the toasted almond cream was too sweet.
spedkid2020 _
_.spedkid202078@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my whoopie pies didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The chocolate cookies were too dry and the toasted almond cream was too runny.
Rabby Sat
s_r22@gmail.comThese whoopie pies are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.
Hayden Nalu
nh@gmail.comI love the combination of chocolate and toasted almonds in these whoopie pies. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.
JD Michael
jd.m42@yahoo.comThese whoopie pies are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Witness Masuku
wm@hotmail.comI made these whoopie pies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!
Loknath Magar
loknathmagar39@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but these whoopie pies turned out great. I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect.
Megameno Amuthenu
mamuthenu22@yahoo.comThese whoopie pies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my kids.
Veronica Ascencio
v_ascencio9@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these whoopie pies. The toasted almond cream balanced out the chocolate perfectly.
Karen Murillo
murillo@yahoo.comThe toasted almond cream is what really makes these whoopie pies special. It's so rich and flavorful.
Business Owner
ownerb31@yahoo.comI've made these whoopie pies several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Sumu 777
777sumu@gmail.comThese whoopie pies were a hit at my party! The chocolate was rich and decadent, and the toasted almond cream was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.