Nut-Free Amaretti Biscuits
Delight in the irresistible charm of Nut-Free Amaretti Biscuits, a clever twist on the Italian classic crafted without almonds for allergy-conscious enjoyment. These light and crisp morsels feature a luxurious blend of silky egg whites, fragrant almond essence (a nut-free alternative), and the delicate texture of rice flour. Whisked to glossy perfection and baked until golden with a signature cracked exterior, these biscuits are ideal for pairing with coffee or tea at any time of the day. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal effort, this recipe yields 20 delicious treats that are gluten-free and nut-free, making them perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Caster sugar
- 3 large Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond essence (nut-free alternative)
- 200 grams Rice flour
- 50 grams Icing sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Gradually add the caster sugar to the egg whites, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to whisk until the mixture forms stiff peaks and becomes glossy.
Stir in the vanilla extract and almond essence into the meringue mixture.
Sift the rice flour and a pinch of salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually fold this into the meringue mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Using a spoon or piping bag, drop small, heaped teaspoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2 cm (about 1 inch) of space between each.
Sift the icing sugar lightly over each biscuit before baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly golden on the outside and have developed a slightly cracked appearance.
Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool on the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these nut-free treats with your favorite coffee or tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 305 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.3 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
