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Treat yourself to this sophisticated Italian inspired snack—and

it has the Heart Foundation tick of approval.

Makes: 50 biscotti and 2 affogato Cooking time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients

Biscotti 1 cup plain, unsalted almonds*

2 eggs*

2/3 cup caster sugar

1 orange, rind finely grated

2 cups plain flour

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Affogato

2 scoops reduced fat vanilla ice cream

2/3 cup freshly brewed strong espresso coffee

*Products available with the Heart Foundation Tick. Remember all fresh fruit

and vegetables automatically qualify for the Tick.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan-forced). Spread almonds on a baking tray. Bake almonds for 8-10

minutes or until toasted. Set aside for 5 minutes to

cool. Roughly chop. Line 2 baking trays with baking

paper. 2. Using electric beaters, beat eggs, sugar and orange rind

together on high speed until pale and thick. Sift flour

and baking powder together and stir into egg mixture

with the almonds and cranberries until dough comes

together. 3. Divide dough in half. Turn onto lightly floured surface

and shape each half into a log about 25cm long and 4-

5cm wide. Place onto 1 baking tray, allowing a little

room for spreading. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden and cooked through. Set aside to cool.

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4. Preheat oven again to 150°C (130°C fan-forced). Cut

logs into 1cm-thick slices using a serrated knife. Place

slices, in a single layer, on two lined trays.

5. Bake for 15 minutes, turning over after 10 minutes or until light golden and crisp. Transfer to wire racks to

cool completely.

6. To make the affogato, scoop ice cream into base of two

heatproof glasses. Pour over the hot coffee and serve

with biscotti.

Recipe and image reproduced with permission. © 2013

National Heart Foundation of Australia. For other healthy

recipe ideas, visit heartfoundation.org.au/recipes or phone 1300 362 787.

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