Description
Crisp, buttery Lemon Pistachio Biscotti infused with bright lemon zest and crunchy pistachios, finished with a tangy lemon icing. Perfect for dipping in coffee or tea, gifting during the holidays, or enjoying as an elegant homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (or lemon juice for a milder flavor)
- 1 cup salted pistachios
- 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- In another large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add lemon extract and mix to combine.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Stir in pistachios by hand.
- Transfer dough onto the prepared baking sheet and shape into a log about 4 inches wide and 14 inches long. Lightly flour hands if dough is sticky.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then cool on the sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the baked log to a cutting board and slice into 3/4-inch thick pieces using a sharp serrated knife.
- Arrange slices cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes. Flip and bake another 12 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk confectioner’s sugar and lemon juice to make icing.
- Drizzle over cooled biscotti and let set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use unsalted pistachios and add a pinch more salt if desired.
- Substitute orange zest for lemon for a citrus twist.
- Dip ends in melted white chocolate for a sweeter finish.
- For a softer biscotti, reduce the second bake time by a few minutes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg