Peppery Chocolate-Cherry Biscotti

Name: Peppery Chocolate-Cherry Biscotti
Yield: makes 50 to 60 cookies
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (90 g) dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) kirsch, grappa, or rum; 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour; 3/4 cups (75 g) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 large eggs, plus 1 large egg for glazing; 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup (125 g) almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup (120 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons (30 g) coarse-crystal sugar, for sprinkling (see Tip)

December 9, 2011

I love chocolate. But sometimes I want something that’s packed with intense chocolate flavor yet not outrageously rich. These biscotti certainly fit the bill. Italians often add a dash of black pepper to desserts and give them the designation pepato. I share their affection for a hit of peppery flavor in desserts, but feel free to omit the pepper if you’d like.

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