LEMON-ESPRESSO BITES

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For a twist on the tradition of serving Italian coffee with a strip of lemon peel, sandwich rich chocolate-espresso ganache between lemon cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes about 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sliced blanched almonds
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
3 large egg whites
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (preferably Meyer)
6 tablespoons heavy cream
2/3 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

Steps:

  • Process almonds and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in confectioners' sugar. Put egg whites and salt into bowl of mixer fitted with whisk attachment; beat on medium until soft peaks form. Add remaining granulated sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla and lemon juice. Fold in almond mixture in 2 batches. Stir in zest.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put batter in a pastry bag fitted with a 1 1/2- inch round tip (Ateco tip #803 or #804); pipe 2-inch rounds onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake until golden and set, about 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Bring cream to a boil in a pan. Pour over chocolate and espresso in a heatproof bowl; whisk. Transfer to freezer and stir occasionally until thickened, about 6 minutes.
  • Spread 2 teaspoons filling onto bottom of half of the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Jamilu Aliyu
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The instructions were a bit confusing.


LOATILE
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I found these bites to be a bit dry.


frawla tiktok
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These bites are a bit too sweet for my taste.


bobby johnson
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I love that these bites are gluten-free. It makes them a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Black MONEy
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These bites are a great way to impress your guests. They're elegant and delicious.


Oblivious
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I made these bites for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge success. All the kids loved them!


Winta Afrikana Music
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I've made these bites several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Arif Sheikh
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These bites are a great make-ahead dessert. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Kauser Ahmed Official
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I'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes, and these bites fit the bill perfectly.


Jennifer Los
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These bites are a great way to use up leftover espresso.


GamingWhitKian GWK
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The combination of lemon and espresso is divine.


Muhammad Shoaibali
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I love how easy these bites are to make.


Dara Autos
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These bites are perfect for any occasion.


Tahir Mansuri
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Rumki Akter
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Delicious!


Muhangi Tonybrair
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These bites are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Ahadi Mehrullah
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I love the combination of lemon and espresso in these bites. It's a unique and refreshing flavor.


Doffin Coffin
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These bites are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


juan castillo
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these bites were surprisingly delicious! The espresso adds a nice depth of flavor.


Excuses
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These lemon espresso bites were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved the unique flavor.