Raspberry Cream Kisses with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

Delightful Raspberry Kisses (Bacetti Golosi)

Category: Sweets
Servings: 10 pieces
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Shells:
   Start by making the dough for the biscuit shells. In a large bowl (or a stand mixer if preferred), add the room-temperature eggs and the granulated sugar, adding the sugar gradually. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed until you achieve a light, fluffy, and pale consistency, which should take about 10 minutes.

2. Add the Dry Ingredients:
   Once the egg and sugar mixture is fluffy, sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder directly into the bowl. Gently fold them in until well combined, being careful not to deflate the batter too much.

3. Shape and Bake the Shells:
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon or piping bag, form small circles of the batter, about 3 cm in diameter, leaving space between them. You should aim for 20 individual discs of dough. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden and firm to the touch.

4. Cool the Shells:
   Once baked, remove the shells from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

5. Prepare the Filling:
   While the shells are cooling, prepare the filling. Begin by whipping the fresh cream in a clean bowl, adding the powdered sugar slowly while beating. Continue whipping until the cream forms soft peaks. Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.

6. Raspberry Jam Filling:
   Next, place the raspberry jam in another piping bag with a plain nozzle (or simply cut the tip off a disposable piping bag for both).

7. Assemble the Kisses:
   Take 10 of the cooled biscuit shells and pipe a generous amount of raspberry jam onto the center of each. Top each with a swirl of whipped cream. Then, place the remaining biscuit discs on top to form little sandwich “kisses.”

8. Chocolate Decoration:
   To finish off, melt the dark chocolate. Place it in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double-boiler method) until it is fully melted. Once smooth, pour the melted chocolate into a parchment paper cone (or a piping bag) to drizzle over the top of each biscuit. Create delicate parallel lines on the top shell for a beautiful finish.

9. Chill and Serve:
   Allow the decorated biscuits to set for a few minutes at room temperature. For an extra touch, refrigerate them for about 15 minutes to ensure the chocolate sets well. Serve and enjoy the delightful raspberry and cream-filled “kisses.”

These Delightful Raspberry Kisses (Bacetti Golosi) are a perfect treat for any special occasion or simply to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. The balance of sweet raspberry jam, fluffy whipped cream, and rich dark chocolate creates a memorable and indulgent bite that is sure to impress your guests!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Whether you’re serving these at a family gathering, as a part of a holiday spread, or as a sweet afternoon indulgence, these Delightful Raspberry Kisses will add a touch of elegance and joy to any occasion. Enjoy the burst of raspberry, smooth whipped cream, and the rich, deep flavor of dark chocolate in every delightful bite!