Brown Butter Amaretti
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Amaretti is a baked treat that combines the rich, toasted flavour of brown butter with crushed amaretti cookies. The recipe brings together butter, amaretti cookies, sugar, milk, egg yolks, flour, salt, bitters, confectioners' sugar and chocolate chips to create a distinctive dessert. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking, this recipe suits anyone looking for an elegant yet straightforward bake.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter(unsalted)
- 355 mlamaretti cookies(diced)
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 mlmilk
- 4large egg yolks
- 250 gall-purpose flour(for dusting)
- 5 gpinch of salt(optional)
- 2 mlbitters(optional)
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- 150 gunsalted chocolate chips(optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
Tip: Use a convection oven for a crisper cookie.
- 2
Dust the baking sheet with flour. Arrange the amaretti cookies in a single layer.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the baking sheet for even baking.
- 3
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Tip: Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- 4
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely.
Tip: This will help them crisp up.
- 5
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 6
Continue cooking the butter until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Be patient, as this can take several minutes.
- 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar.
Tip: Let it cool slightly before proceeding.
- 8
Stir in the milk, egg yolks, flour, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- 9
If using bitters, stir them in at this point.
Tip: This will add depth to the sauce.
- 10
Pour the sauce over the cooled amaretti cookies.
Tip: Drizzle it in a zig-zag pattern for a beautiful presentation.
- 11
If using, sprinkle confectioners' sugar and chocolate chips over the top.
Tip: This will add a sweet and indulgent touch.
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