One of the most traditional Italian cookies is “Bacio di Dama” that is “Lady kiss”, made of hazelnuts and cocoa. This is a savory version with ham mousse and pistachio nuts, very tasty and ideal for your homemade appetizert time!
MAKES 20-25 BITES
READY IN 1h 10′
INGREDIENTS
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 oz butter (cold!)
2 oz pistachio nuts powder
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons white wine , dry
Salt to taste
Pistachio nuts crumbs to taste
5 slices ham
4 oz fresh cheese (I used Robiola cheese)
1 tablespoon fresh cream
Salt and peper to taste
STEP 1:MAKE THE DOUGH
Place into the mixer bowl the first 5 ingredients and turn in on for 3 minutes.
STEP 2: KNEAD BY HAND
Place the mixture on a pastry board and knead it by hand until you get a ball. Then wrapp it in clingfilm and place it into the fridge for 30 minutes.
STEP 3: SHAPE THE COOKIES
Remove the dough from the fridge and divide it into 20-25 pieces. Make each piece round by hand and cover it with pistachio nuts crumbs. Now cut each little ball into two pieces.
STEP 4: COOK THE COOKIES
Place the cookies on a baking paper sheet and cook them in preheated oven at 170°C for 16/17 minutes.
STEP 5: MAKE THE HAM MOUSSE
Place into the mixer bowl: ham and fresh cheese and mix for a couple of minutes. Place the mouse in another bowl and add crema, salt and pepper. Beat well.
STEP 6: ASSEMBLE THE COOKIES
Fill half cookies with the ham mousse and cover them with the others cookies.
#getBready & enjoy your meal
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