Desserts

Espresso Biscotti

Espresso Biscotti

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Serve these crisp cookies alongside a freshly brewed espresso for proper dunking.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • ¼cup cornstarch
  • ½teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾cup granulated sugar
  • 1large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼cup brewed espresso, cooled to room temperature (2 shots)
  • ½cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
  • egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water)

Preparation

1. Put hot espresso or coffee and sugar into the blender jar. Secure lid. Select Speed 2 and press Start. Blend until well mixed, about 10 seconds.2. Allow espresso to cool to room temperature and then pour espresso or coffee mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze until completely frozen, at least 12 hours.3. When completely frozen, put frozen coffee cubes into the blender jar. Secure lid. Select Ice Crush function and press Start.4. Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired, or store in an airtight container in the freezer.