Apricot, Almond and Pistachio Biscotti
These Italian-style biscotti combine sweet dried apricots, crunchy almonds and vibrant pistachios in a crisp, twice-baked slice. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the nuts, mixes the egg dough and blends everything evenly in one bowl. Ideal with coffee or as a homemade edible gift, they store for weeks in an airtight tin and slice cleanly every time.
About this recipe
Apricot, Almond and Pistachio Biscotti made in the Thermomix TM7 bring a touch of the Italian café to your own kitchen. Biscotti recipes work brilliantly in an all-in-one kitchen machine because the dough needs consistent, even mixing without overworking — exactly what the TM7 delivers. The caster sugar and egg are blended to a light base before the plain flour and baking powder are incorporated, and the grinding function chops the almonds and pistachios to just the right texture, from coarse rubble to fine crumb. Dried apricots add chewy, tangy pockets between the crisp, twice-baked slices, making these biscuits a lovely afternoon snack with espresso or a festive homemade gift. A brush of milk gives the loaves a subtle golden sheen before slicing. If you are searching for a reliable biscotti recipe Thermomix fans rave about, this nutty, fruit-studded version belongs in your baking repertoire.
Preparation tips
- Toast the almonds and pistachios in a dry pan before grinding to deepen their flavour; the warmth releases natural oils that make the biscotti noticeably more aromatic after the second bake.
- Use a serrated bread knife and a gentle sawing motion when slicing the baked loaves, so the soft apricot pieces and whole nuts cut cleanly instead of dragging through the dough.
- Store the cooled biscotti in an airtight tin for up to two weeks; place a sheet of baking paper between layers to keep the pistachio-studded slices from scratching each other.
Recipe variations
- Chocolate variation: replace half the dried apricots with dark chocolate chunks and add a teaspoon of orange zest to the dough, keeping the pistachios for colour contrast in every slice.
- Festive winter version: swap the apricots for diced candied orange peel and add cinnamon and a pinch of ground cloves, then drizzle the finished biscotti with melted white chocolate.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Nut grinding mastery - The Thermomix grinds the pistachios to an even crumb in seconds, releasing their oils for a richer nutty flavour. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Precise dough mixing - The TM7 combines egg, caster sugar and flour into a smooth biscotti dough without overworking the gluten. [Mixing]. [Precision Control]
- Weighing straight into the bowl - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the plain flour and sugar directly, saving separate bowls. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Quick coarse chopping - The Thermomix chops the almonds coarsely so every biscotti slice keeps a satisfying crunch. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- One-bowl efficiency - A single TM7 mixing bowl handles grinding, chopping and blending the dough, meaning far less washing up. [Multi-function]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- orange
- caster sugar
- large egg
- baking powder
- plain flour
- dried apricots
- almonds
- pistachio nuts, unsalted, shelled
- milk