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Caggionetti Teramani are traditional Christmas sweet fritters from Teramo. They feature a thin pastry dough filled with a rich chestnut, chocolate, and almond paste.
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Ingredients
- Flour and white wine (for the dough)
- Boiled chestnut purée
- Dark chocolate and cocoa
- Toasted almonds
- Oil for frying and powdered sugar
Preparation
- Mash the boiled chestnuts and mix with melted chocolate, cocoa, and crushed almonds for the filling.
- Roll out a thin dough made of flour, olive oil, and white wine.
- Cut small circles, place a dollop of filling in each, and fold into crescent shapes.
- Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
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