Ricciarelli : Typical Italian Christmas Almond and Orange Pastries – Quick, Easy & Gluten-free

Dec 18, 2020 • Ricciarelli are a classic Italian Christmas dessert. They are so soft that they melt in the mouth. They have a predominant flavor of Aamond and orange. The amount of sugar used has been reduced a little, though they are still sweet!

Ingredients

400 g almond flour
150 g sugar
70 g corn starch / [cornflour]
1 orange
Extra] 60 g sugar for the orange spread
30 ml of water
Juice of 1/2 an orange / 75-80 g
2 – 3 egg whites
1/2 vial of almond flavor