Pignolate
Pignolate are delicious crunchy sweets made with almonds and pine nuts, widely popular in Sicily. Traditionally, they are prepared to celebrate the Christmas holidays, but they are also perfect to enjoy all year round. Their crunchy texture and the intense flavor of the nuts make them irresistible. Try making these Pignolate and let yourself be captivated by their unique taste!
Ingredients
- Shelled and peeled almonds
200G200G - Sugar
380G380G - Egg whites
22 - Pine nuts
150G150G
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 5
Chop the almonds a little at a time, adding 1 teaspoon of sugar each time
- STEP 2 OF 5
Transfer the almond powder to a bowl, add the remaining sugar, and beat 1 egg white until stiff, then incorporate it into the almonds
- STEP 3 OF 5
Coarsely chop the pine nuts
- STEP 4 OF 5
With moistened hands, take a small piece of the dough at a time and form soft balls, then pass them in the remaining slightly beaten egg white placed on a plate
- STEP 5 OF 5
Finally, roll them in the chopped pine nuts, covering the entire surface
Suggestions
Whisk
Pan
Wooden Spoon
Cookie Cutters
General Information
Storage notes
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place
More information
Pignolate are typical sweets of the Sicilian tradition
Origin
Italia, Sicilia
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
| Energy (kcal) | 445.14 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 49.67 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 49.43 |
| Fat (g) | 22.42 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 1.76 |
| Protein (g) | 12.36 |
| Fiber (g) | 3.87 |
| Sale (g) | 0.02 |
- Proteins12.36g·14%
- Carbohydrates49.67g·56%
- Fats22.42g·25%
- Fibers3.87g·4%