Bloodshot Eyes (Occhi Insanguinati)
Category: Desserts
Servings: 30 pieces
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ricotta | 300g |
| Digestive Biscuits | 100g |
| White Chocolate | 400g |
| Colored Confetti | 30 pieces |
| Egg White | 1 |
| Powdered Sugar | 150g |
| Food Coloring | As needed |
| Dark Chocolate | 60g |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ricotta Base:
Start by mixing the ricotta cheese with the crushed digestive biscuits in a bowl. Melt 50g of white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, and once slightly cooled, add it to the ricotta-biscuit mixture. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the ingredients are well combined and smooth. -
Form the Eyes:
With the mixture, shape approximately 30 small balls, each around 3 cm in diameter, and slightly flatten them. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before proceeding. -
Dip in White Chocolate:
Melt the remaining white chocolate (350g) and, using a fork, dip each ricotta ball into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork gently to remove any excess chocolate, then place the dipped eyes onto parchment paper. -
Decorate the Eyes:
As soon as the chocolate coating is set, gently place a colored confetti (representing the iris) on the center of each eye. -
Add the Pupils:
Melt the dark chocolate and, using either a piping bag or a toothpick, carefully create a pupil on top of each colored confetti. -
Make the Red Veins:
Prepare the red royal icing by whipping the egg white in a stand mixer until stiff. Gradually sift in the powdered sugar, and continue mixing. Add a few drops of red food coloring until you achieve a vivid red hue. Transfer the royal icing into a piping bag with a very small tip. Carefully pipe the irregular red veins starting from the bottom of each eye, working upwards towards the pupil to create a bloodshot look. -
Chill and Serve:
Enjoy the bloodshot eyes immediately or refrigerate them until ready to serve. They make a spooky, fun treat perfect for Halloween or any themed party!
These deliciously eerie “bloodshot eyes” are sure to make a dramatic and delicious statement at your next gathering. The combination of creamy ricotta, crunchy biscuits, and rich chocolate, with their spooky bloodshot effect, will leave your guests amazed. Be sure to store them in the fridge if not serving immediately, to maintain their freshness. Enjoy!
