Baci di dama with mortadella

The Baci di Dama with mortadella are a delightful appetizer that combines the sweetness of classic Piedmontese cookies with the savoriness of mortadella, a typical Italian cold cut.

Ingredients

• 100 g of almond flour
• 100 g of 00 flour
• 80 g of butter at room temperature
• 80 g of powdered sugar
• A pinch of salt
• Thinly sliced mortadella, to taste
• Chopped pistachios, to taste for decoration

Preparation

1. Prepare the dough for the baci di dama by mixing the almond flour with the 00 flour, powdered sugar, soft butter, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is homogeneous.
2. Form small balls of dough, about 5 grams each, and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Slightly flatten each ball to give the classic flat shape.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 160 °C for about 10-15 minutes or until they become slightly golden.
4. Once cooled, take a slice of mortadella and cut it into squares slightly larger than the cookies.
5. Place a square of mortadella on a cookie and cover with another cookie, forming a “kiss”. If you wish, you can also add a dollop of creamy cheese between the two cookies for more flavor and creaminess.
6. As a final touch, roll the sides of the baci di dama in chopped pistachio nuts for decoration.

Curiosity

The true “baci di dama” are a cookie that originated from the joining of two semi-spherical pieces of shortcrust pastry united by dark chocolate, typical of the Piedmontese tradition. The savory version with mortadella is an unusual and creative reinterpretation that combines sweet and savory, perfect for surprising your guests with something original during an aperitif.