Spiced Biscotti with an Orange Syllabub Dip

Crunchy festive biscotti packed with nuts and dried fruit, served alongside a zesty, creamy orange syllabub dipping sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1089.1 kcals 4356.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 142 grams 567.8 grams
Fat 48.1 grams 192.5 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Caster Sugar
for syllabub
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
large free-range, beaten
4
tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest only
85
g
2
piece
Oranges
zest and a little juice
GrainsCereals
350
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
50
g
Macadamias
roughly chopped
50
g
Pistachios
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and line two trays with greaseproof paper.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, mixed spice, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Stir in orange zest, currants, cranberries, and chopped nuts.
  • Add beaten eggs and knead by hand into a dough.
  • Divide dough into four pieces and roll each into 30cm logs.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 180°C until firm but pale.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 140°C.
  • Cut dough diagonally into 1cm slices using a bread knife.
  • Bake slices for 15 minutes until dry and golden-brown.
  • Whisk sugar and cream until soft peaks form.
  • Fold in orange zest, juice, and milk until a dip consistency is reached.
  • Serve biscotti with the syllabub dip.