Description
Crisp, aromatic biscotti filled with pistachios and candied orange peel, dipped in dark and white chocolate for an elegant finish — perfect for gifting or enjoying with a warm drink.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted pistachios, plus extra for topping
- 3/4 cup chopped candied orange peel, plus extra for topping
- 4 ounces white chocolate
- 4 ounces dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in pistachios and candied orange peel.
- Divide dough in half and shape each into a 7×5-inch loaf. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely (chilling optional).
- Slice loaves into 1/2-inch pieces with a serrated knife. Place cut-side down on baking sheet.
- Bake again for 13–15 minutes, flipping halfway. Bake 2–4 minutes longer for extra crispness. Cool completely on a rack.
- Melt white and dark chocolate separately. Dip half of each biscotti into chocolate, sprinkle with extra pistachios and orange peel. Let chocolate set completely.
Notes
- Reduce second bake time for softer biscotti.
- Dough can be made ahead and chilled up to 24 hours before baking.
- Store in airtight container for 2–3 weeks or freeze up to 6 months.
- Refresh softened biscotti in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
