Cherry and ginger cookies in chocolate (Florentines)
10 servings
50 minutes
Cherry and ginger cookies in chocolate (Florentines) are an elegant dessert with a rich history rooted in Europe. These crispy, caramel cookies with nuts and dried fruits create an amazing flavor combination: the sweetness of cherries, the spiciness of ginger, and rich chocolate. Almond flakes give them a refined texture, while candied fruits add bright citrus notes. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, they will adorn any table. Florentines are valued for their delicacy and complexity of flavors, and their preparation is a true culinary ritual. With their chocolate coating, they not only look exquisite but also have a refined aftertaste that unfolds slowly.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
In a saucepan, mix softened butter, sugar, and flour. Place over medium heat and stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar dissolves.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Cane sugar: 75 g
- Wheat flour: 2 teaspoons
3
Stir in the crème fraîche.
- Creme fraiche: 75 ml
4
Then add almond flakes and chopped candied fruits, ginger, and cherry. Mix well.
- Flaked almonds: 50 g
- Mixed candied citrus peel: 2 tablespoons
- Dried cherries: 50 g
- Crystallized ginger: 30 g
5
Line the baking tray with parchment paper and use a teaspoon to place the cookies 2.5 cm apart.
6
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet.
7
Melt the chopped chocolate in a water bath.
- Dark chocolate: 150 g
8
Carefully dip each cookie into the chocolate so that only the bottom is coated. Place on a rack and let the chocolate set.