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Bocconotti

Bocconotti: Irresistibly Delicious Italian Pastries to Love

Bocconotti are delightful Italian pastries featuring a crisp pastry and rich chocolate almond filling, perfect for dessert or breakfast.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 48 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 cup unsalted butter or salted butter with less added salt
  • 1 cup superfine sugar or regular granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg free-range
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 zest lemon organic preferred
For the Filling
  • 1 cup raw almonds or ground hazelnuts
  • 1 cup dark chocolate high-quality
  • ½ cup whole milk or alternatives
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum omit for non-alcoholic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt omit if using salted butter
For Finishing Touches
  • as needed powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Food processor
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mini tart pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Beat together unsalted butter and superfine sugar until creamy and combined. Add in the egg and mix until fully integrated.
  2. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour, baking powder, and lemon zest until a soft dough forms.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Process raw almonds and dark chocolate in a food processor until they form coarse crumbs.
  5. Heat whole milk in a saucepan until warm, then stir in the processed mixture, sugar, cocoa powder, rum, and cinnamon.
  6. Allow to cool slightly, then whisk in an egg yolk.
  7. In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the chocolate almond mixture.
  8. Roll out chilled dough and cut circles to fit mini tart pans. Spoon filling into each shell, cover with smaller circles and seal the edges.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
  10. Cool in pans for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store Bocconotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for 2-3 months.

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