SHORTCRUST ALMOND AND CHOCOLATE TURNOVERS, delicious treats perfect after lunch, great as gifts too, a quick and yummy recipe ready in no time. A sweet idea that captures at the first bite: crunchy outside, soft inside, with an almond scent and a melted chocolate heart. What more could you want?
If you love easy and quick desserts, these shortcrust turnovers are the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack. They are prepared in a flash, even at the last minute, without mixers and without complications. They are homemade treats with a genuine flavor, perfect also as a gift for Christmas, for a special occasion, or simply to indulge in a moment of pure sweetness.
The shortcrust pastry melts in your mouth and wraps a creamy filling of dark or milk chocolate, depending on your taste. A recipe that truly pleases everyone, adults and children, and that you can customize in a thousand ways: with a touch of hazelnuts, spreadable cream, or jam if you prefer a more delicate taste.
Ideal also for those looking for a simple yet impressive dessert, the almond and chocolate shortcrust turnovers present beautifully, keep for days, and are perfect to accompany a coffee or a hot tea on colder days.
Follow me in the kitchen today, we have almond and chocolate shortcrust turnovers.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup flour (the one you usually use)
- 1 egg
- 6 tbsps butter
- 2/5 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup almonds
- sliced almonds
- 2 oz dark chocolate
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the baking powder, sugar, pieces of butter, and the egg, knead well.
Chop the chocolate into small pieces, also chop the almonds.
Roll the pastry out on a floured surface and cut it with a 2 3/4 inch glass or cutter.
Fill each disc with almonds and chocolate, fold in half, seal the edges, brush with milk or beaten egg white and add sliced almonds.
Place them on the oven tray lined with paper and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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SHORTCRUST ALMOND AND CHOCOLATE TURNOVERS
Tips and variations
You can use almond flour or chopped almonds, add a pinch of cinnamon for a Christmas touch, or fill them with pistachio cream or jam.
For a lactose-free version, choose dark chocolate and vegetable margarine. If you prefer a more rustic and lighter result, replace part of the flour with whole wheat or oat flour.
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FAQ SHORTCRUST ALMOND AND CHOCOLATE TURNOVERS
Can I prepare the shortcrust turnovers in advance?
Yes, you can make them the day before and store them in a metal tin or under a glass dome: they will remain crisp for several days.
Can I use another type of chocolate?
Absolutely yes! White, milk, or dark, or mix them for a very delicious ‘bicolor’ effect.
Can I use puff pastry instead of shortcrust?
Certainly! Puff pastry is perfect if you’re short on time.
