Description
Enjoy the perfect balance of crunchy almonds and sweet-tart dried cherries in this easy Cherry Almond Biscotti recipe. Perfect for coffee dunking and gifting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, beat eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix into dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Add Almonds and Cherries – Fold in sliced almonds and dried cherries. Dough will be slightly sticky.
- Shape the Dough – Divide in half, form two 12-inch x 3-inch logs, and place on the baking sheet.
- First Bake – Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Slice the Biscotti – Cut logs into 1/2-inch slices on a slight diagonal.
- Second Bake – Arrange slices cut-side down and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cool and Enjoy – Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chocolate Lovers: Dip in melted dark or white chocolate.
- Citrus Twist: Add orange zest for a fresh citrus note.
- Nut-Free Option: Omit almonds and use sunflower seeds.
- Different Fruits: Substitute dried cherries with cranberries, apricots, or raisins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- cooling time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: italian
Keywords: cherry almond biscotti, easy biscotti recipe, Italian cookies, homemade biscotti, almond biscotti