Panforte' pies

Health score
3%
Panforte' pies
45 min.
12
307kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful twist on a classic treat: Panforte' pies! These little wonders combine the rich, warm flavors of nuts, chocolate, and spices into a beautiful dessert that is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, these pies bring the festive spirit to life with every bite.

Imagine the aroma of toasted nuts wafting through your kitchen as you prepare these delectable morsels. The combination of buttery pastry and a gooey, nut-laden filling creates a textured experience that is both comforting and sophisticated. Each pie is infused with fragrant orange zest and a hint of cinnamon, making them a truly delightful treat. The crowning touch is a swoosh of freshly whipped cream, lightly sweetened and enriched with a splash of Cointreau, ensuring that every serving is a luxurious indulgence.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to 12 people, Panforte' pies are not only easy to make but also visually stunning. They are perfect for sharing with family and friends, or simply enjoying as a personal treat alongside your favorite coffee or mint tea. So roll up your sleeves and prepare to embark on a delicious baking adventure that will fill your home with warmth and joy. These pies aren't just desserts; they are little pieces of happiness waiting to be savored!

Ingredients

  • 140 pinenuts mixed shelled
  • 375 pastry crust sweet
  • 50 butter 
  • 50 muscovado sugar dark
  • tbsp maple syrup dark
  • 50 chocolate 70% chopped ( cocoa)
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.5  orange zest 
  • 50 figs dried soft chopped
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon 
  • 150 ml whipping cream 
  • tbsp powdered sugar 
  • tbsp frangelico 
  • tbsp frangelico 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  2. Toast the nuts on a small baking tray for 5-8 mins until golden.
  3. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface and stamp 12 circles with a 7.5cm plain round cutter. Use to line the wells of a 12-hole bun tin. Chill until step
  4. (You will only use around half of the pastry.)
  5. Turn the oven down to 180C/160C fan/gas
  6. Melt the butter, sugar, syrup and chocolate together in a small pan, then beat in the egg, orange zest, figs and cinnamon. Stir in the toasted nuts.
  7. Spoon the nutty mixture into the pastry cases and bake for 18-20 mins until the pastry is pale golden. Cool for 10 mins in the tin, then remove to a rack until just warm. Whip the cream with the sugar and booze, then dust the pies with a little icing sugar and finish with a dollop of cream and a scattering of orange zest just before eating. Good with strong coffee or mint tea.

Nutrition Facts

Calories307kcal
Protein6.19%
Fat55.79%
Carbs38.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.42
Glycemic Load
8.64
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.7143479326497%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:306.71kcal
15.34%
Fat:19.56g
30.1%
Saturated Fat:7.02g
43.87%
Carbohydrates:30g
10%
Net Carbohydrates:28.52g
10.37%
Sugar:11.37g
12.64%
Cholesterol:36.81mg
12.27%
Sodium:188.93mg
8.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.88g
9.76%
Manganese:1.34mg
66.97%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.87%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.77%
Selenium:9.09µg
12.99%
Phosphorus:113.12mg
11.31%
Copper:0.22mg
10.96%
Magnesium:42.39mg
10.6%
Iron:1.9mg
10.58%
Vitamin B3:1.86mg
9.28%
Vitamin E:1.38mg
9.22%
Folate:34.39µg
8.6%
Vitamin K:8.27µg
7.87%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.3%
Vitamin A:320.49IU
6.41%
Fiber:1.49g
5.94%
Potassium:150.86mg
4.31%
Calcium:29.92mg
2.99%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.48%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.02%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.83%
Vitamin C:0.94mg
1.13%