Citrus, almonds, a moist soft texture with a fine crispy crust. They are so easy to make and although I like to pipe them, you can also make them without using a piping bag and simply roll them in some ground almonds. They are gluten free and lactose free.
This recipe yields 35 to 40 Cherry Pastini.
Preheat oven to 160 C
You will need:
250g ground almonds
250g caster sugar
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
3 drops good vanilla extract
2 egg whites
40 g glacé cherries
the grated zest of half an orange and tangerine if they are available
You will also need a piping bag with a star nozzle but this is optional.
In a large bowl mix the ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla. Gradually add the egg whites one by one until you achieve a dropping consistency. If necessary add another egg white.
If you are using a piping bag, prepare it with a star nozzle. Line a baking tray with baking paper and pipe the Pastini onto the baking sheet
If you are not using a piping bag, dust your hands with ground almonds and using a small cookie scoop roll into balls and place onto the baking sheet.
Cut the cherries into quarters and decorate each Pastina with a cherry.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Leave to cool on baking tray.
My ingredients come from Lamb Brand
Jovina Coughlin
I remember these well. My mother used to make them. I am enjoying your delicious cookies and espresso, just thinking about it..
Good Food Everyday
Thank you Jovina, did she also put the red cherry on top ?
Shanna Koenigsdorf Ward
How beautiful – and perfect for Passover (unleavened!)
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Thank you so much, yes they would be perfect !
andy1076
oooh looks and sounds absolutely delish!
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Thank you so very much for your comment !
andy1076
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annagrechsant
Lea they are divine anna.
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Thank you Anna, have a lovely Easter !
Laura
These look beautiful and sound delicious!
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thank you Laura, let me know if you make them !
Aruna Panangipally
These look absolutely delicious…..
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Thank you, they are !
vwoods1212
looks absolutely delicious. vw
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Thank you !
vwoods1212
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Jueseppi B.
35 to 40 Pastini is just enough for 10 normal humans, 6 Cajuns and one Jueseppi….we need to bake more! From your secret fan.
Jueseppi B.
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Maulshri Mitra
These look so pretty and tasty, i will definitely try them over the weekend and let you know how it went Xx
Good Food Everyday
Thank you so much, look forward to hearing from you!