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Nutritional Values
490kcal
12gProtein
76gCarbs
18gFat
5gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥜 Nuts
Cantucci with Vin Santo
How to order / say it
Say it
Cantucci e Vin Santo — [kan-TOO-chee eh VEEN SAN-toh]
Order
Could I have cantucci with vin santo, please?
Locally
Potrei avere i cantucci con vin santo, per favore?
Say locally
Almond biscotti cookies served with a sweet dessert wine.
Why try it?
Cantucci e Vin Santo captures the Tuscan art of dessert, pairing crunchy almond biscuits with a luscious, sweet wine for perfect indulgence.
How it tastes
Cantucci are dry and crunchy, with a distinct almond flavor enhanced by a dip in the smooth, honeyed Vin Santo, creating a delightful contrast in texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1530
Tracing back to 16th-century Florence, cantucci were enjoyed as a convenient travel snack. The pairing with Vin Santo became popular in the 19th century as Tuscan meals emphasized harmonious pairings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 150 g almonds
- 🌾 300 g all-purpose flour
- 🍯 200 g sugar
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 🧂 10 g baking powder
- 🍷 200 ml vin santo
Method
- 1 Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and eggs to form a dough.
- 2 Fold in almonds and shape into logs.
- 3 Bake at 180°C until golden, let cool, then slice for second baking.
- 4 Serve with a glass of vin santo for dipping.
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