The perfect Italian Easter delicacy are Croccanti di Pasqua, which are golden, crispy, and fragrant with roasted almonds. With their ideal ratio of crunch to sweetness, these twice-baked biscotti are a delicious side dish with coffee, tea, or vin santo. Each bite offers a flavor of tradition, coziness, and festive joy with a subtle hint of citrus and vanilla. Croccanti di Pasqua bring the essence of Italian Easter right to your table, whether they are eaten warm from the oven or dipped in chocolate for an added treat.
Croccanti di Pasqua
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Servings
20
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Calories
80
Author:
Angie M.
The perfect Italian Easter delicacy are Croccanti di Pasqua, which are golden, crispy, and fragrant with roasted almonds. With their ideal ratio of crunch to sweetness, these twice-baked biscotti are a delicious side dish with coffee, tea, or vin santo. Each bite offers a flavor of tradition, coziness, and festive joy with a subtle hint of citrus and vanilla. Croccanti di Pasqua bring the essence of Italian Easter right to your table, whether they are eaten warm from the oven or dipped in chocolate for an added treat.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon zest.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet, stirring until a dough forms.
Fold in the almonds, ensuring even distribution.
Shape & Bake (First Bake)
Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into two logs (about 30 cm long and 5 cm wide).
Place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool & Slice
Let the logs cool for 10 minutes, then slice them diagonally into 1.5 cm (½-inch) thick pieces using a serrated knife.
Second Bake (for Crispiness)
Place the slices back on the baking sheet, cut side up.
Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 10–15 minutes per side, until crisp and golden.
Cool & Enjoy
Let them cool completely before serving.
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.