Pignolate are delicious crunchy pastries made with almonds and pine nuts, very common in Sicily. They are traditionally prepared to celebrate the Christmas holidays, but 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 won over by their unique taste!
Chop the almonds in small batches, adding 1 teaspoon of sugar each time
Transfer the almond powder to a bowl, add the remaining sugar, whip 1 egg white until stiff, then fold it into the almonds
Coarsely chop the pine nuts
With moistened hands, pinch off small pieces of the dough one at a time and shape them into soft balls, then dip them in the remaining egg white lightly beaten and placed on a plate
Finally roll them in the chopped pine nuts, covering the entire surface
Whisk
Pan
Wooden spoon
Cookie cutters
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place
Pignolate are a typical treat of Sicilian tradition
Italia, Sicilia
| 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 |
