Cranberry Biscotti with Orange and White Chocolate
These cranberry biscotti with orange and white chocolate are crisp, slightly sweet, and easy to make. Perfect for holiday baking, gifting, or enjoying with coffee and tea.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon (250 g) all-purpose flour sifted
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons (175 g) granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- the zest of 1 orange grated
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup (125 g) unsweetened dried cranberries
For the white chocolate drizzle:
- 3 oz (90 g) white chocolate chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Mix the dough
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Add the eggs, honey, and orange zest, and stir until a crumbly mixture forms. Mix in the dried cranberries.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and slightly sticky.
Shape and bake
- Shape the dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) long, 2-inch (5 cm) wide log.
- Place the log on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Slice and second bake
- Remove from the oven and let the log cool for about 10 minutes.
- Place it on a cutting board and, using a sharp, serrated knife, cut it diagonally into ½-inch (1.5 cm) slices.
- Return the slices to the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until crisp.
- White chocolate drizzle
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 15-second increments, stirring after each one, until smooth.
- Transfer to a pastry bag with a small round tip, or use a Ziploc bag with one corner snipped off.
- Drizzle over the cooled biscotti and refrigerate briefly until set.
Notes
- Flour: All-purpose works best.
- Honey: You can also replace it with all sugar.
- Cranberries: Substitute with other dried fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, or mix-and-match your favorite combination.
- Storage: Keep the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing: Freeze plain biscotti (without the white chocolate drizzle) in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, then drizzle with chocolate if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.4g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 1.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 13.1g
