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How to Make Cherry Almond Biscotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Biscotti is a delightful Italian treat that is perfect for dipping into a cup of coffee or enjoying on its own. This Cherry Almond Biscotti recipe is a delicious twist on the classic biscotti, combining the sweet and tart flavor of cherries with the nutty crunch of almonds. With a hint of almond extract and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, these biscotti are a wonderful treat for any time of day.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups dried cherries
  • ½ cup amaretto liqueur
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup chopped blanched almonds
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 biscotti

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Stir dried cherries and amaretto liqueur together in a saucepan over medium heat until the amaretto comes to a simmer; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the liquid for later use.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together onto a sheet of waxed paper. Beat butter with 1 cup sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat 3 eggs into butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, blending in each egg before adding the next. Stir reserved cherry liquid and vanilla extract into the wet ingredients.
  • Beat butter with 1 cup sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat 3 eggs into butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, blending in each egg before adding the next. Stir reserved cherry liquid and vanilla extract into the wet ingredients.
  • Stir flour mixture into the wet ingredients a little at a time to form a smooth dough. Gently fold cherries and almonds into dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, divide in half, and form each half into a log 12 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide. Gently press the logs with your fingers to flatten to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Transfer loaves to the prepared baking sheets, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle each with 1 1/2 tablespoon white sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the loaves are golden brown, about 35 minutes. Transfer loaves to wire racks and cool for 20 minutes. Use a sharp knife to slice each loaf on the diagonal into 16 pieces. Transfer the biscotti to baking sheets. Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Bake in the oven for 8 minutes; flip biscotti and bake until crisp and lightly browned, about 8 more minutes.

    • Nutrition

    145 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 88mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 28mg

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