Amaretti
Amaretti are classic Italian almond cookies made here with ground almonds, egg whites and sugar. The Thermomix TM7 whips the egg whites into airy peaks and mixes the almond base evenly, delivering crisp shells with chewy centres. Ideal as a sweet snack, dessert accompaniment or homemade gift, without the fuss of traditional preparation.
About this recipe
Amaretti Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the magic of Italian almond cookies straight into your kitchen with minimal effort. These crisp-on-the-outside, chewy-in-the-middle biscuits rely on just a handful of ingredients — ground almonds, egg whites, caster and icing sugar, a spoonful of honey and a pinch of sea salt — yet taste wonderfully sophisticated. The all-in-one kitchen machine makes the tricky parts simple: the butterfly whisk turns egg whites into glossy, stable peaks in minutes, while even mixing guarantees a uniform almond batter without overworking it. A scattering of dried mixed fruit and whole nuts adds texture and a festive touch, making these cookies perfect for dessert platters, afternoon coffee or homemade Christmas gifts. Because ground almonds replace flour, amaretti are naturally gluten-free, so nearly everyone at the table can enjoy them. Whether you bake them for a holiday gathering or a quiet weekend treat, this dessert classic delivers bakery-quality results with consistent success every time.
Preparation tips
- Let the whipped egg whites rest briefly before folding in the almond mixture so the amaretti batter keeps its volume; fold gently with the spatula to preserve the airy structure that gives the cookies their characteristic crackled tops.
- Roll the shaped cookies generously in a bowl of icing sugar before placing them on the greased baking tray; this double coating creates the beautiful snow-capped cracks during baking and adds an extra sweet finish.
- Store the cooled amaretti in an airtight tin with a slice of bread to keep the centres chewy; they also make a lovely gift wrapped in a decorative jar with a few whole nuts and dried mixed fruit.
Recipe variations
- Chocolate amaretti: fold chopped dark chocolate or cocoa powder into the almond batter before shaping. The bitterness pairs beautifully with the sweet honey and creates a richer version of these Italian cookies, perfect for dessert.
- Festive citrus version: add grated orange or lemon zest and a pinch of cinnamon to the ground almonds, then stud the cookies with the dried mixed fruit and chopped whole nuts for a Christmas-worthy variation that fills the kitchen with seasonal aromas.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Using the built-in scale, weigh icing sugar and ground almonds directly into the mixing bowl for precisely balanced amaretti batter.
- With the butterfly whisk, the TM7 whips egg whites into stiff glossy peaks in seconds, giving the cookies their light chewy centres.
- Thanks to even mixing, the Thermomix blends ground almonds, honey and sugars into a uniform dough without deflating the whipped egg whites.
- Grinding whole nuts fresh in the TM7 bowl releases deeper aroma than shop-bought flour, intensifying the almond flavour of every cookie.
- Coarse chopping of the dried mixed fruit by the TM7 creates even morsels that distribute beautifully through the batter for texture in each bite.
Ingredients
- oil
- egg whites
- honey
- fine sea salt
- ground almonds
- caster sugar
- dried mixed fruit
- mixed whole nuts
- icing sugar