{"id":142370,"date":"2024-06-12T06:52:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T04:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italiadelight.it\/?p=142370"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:59:53","slug":"baci-di-dama-a-piedmontese-delight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italiadelight.it\/blog\/en\/baci-di-dama-una-delizia-piemontese\/","title":{"rendered":"Baci di Dama: A Piedmontese Delight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> are a typical traditional Piedmontese dessert, originating in the city of Tortona. These small pastries are composed of two almond or hazelnut biscuits joined by a layer of dark chocolate. Their shape recalls two kissing lips, hence their romantic name. According to legend, the <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> were created in the 19th century to delight the Savoy court, and soon became one of the symbols of Italian pastry making.<\/p>\n<p>L&#8217;origine esatta del nome &#8220;Baci di Dama&#8221; \u00e8 avvolta nel mistero, ma una cosa \u00e8 certa: la loro popolarit\u00e0 \u00e8 cresciuta esponenzialmente nel corso degli anni. La ricetta tradizionale prevede l&#8217;uso di ingredienti semplici ma di alta qualit\u00e0, che rendono questo dolce irresistibile. Il successo dei <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> \u00e8 dovuto non solo al loro gusto, ma anche alla loro eleganza e semplicit\u00e0. Sono perfetti per ogni occasione, dal t\u00e8 pomeridiano a un raffinato dessert dopo cena.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_142375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-142375\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a47b4f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a47b4f;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142375 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italiadelight.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Baci-di-dama.-Specialita-italiana-da-Torino-Italia-i-migliori-biscotti-di-sempre-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"baci di dama biscuits with chocolate.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-142375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baci di dama. Specialit\u00e0 italiana da Torino, Italia, i migliori biscotti di sempre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Traditional Recipe and Variants<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>200g almonds or hazelnuts<\/li>\n<li>200g butter<\/li>\n<li>200g sugar<\/li>\n<li>200g flour<\/li>\n<li>100g dark chocolate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Toasting almonds or hazelnuts<\/strong> and chop them finely.<\/li>\n<li>Mix flour with sugar and softened butter, then add chopped almonds or hazelnuts.<\/li>\n<li>Knead until smooth, then form into small balls of about 2 cm in diameter.<\/li>\n<li>Place the balls on a baking tray covered with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 160\u00b0C for about 15-20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Once cooled, join the biscuits in pairs with some melted dark chocolate in the centre.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The variants of the <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> sono molteplici. Alcuni preferiscono utilizzare nocciole al posto delle mandorle, mentre altri aggiungono un tocco di vaniglia o di cannella all&#8217;impasto. Esistono anche versioni moderne con cioccolato bianco o al latte, o addirittura farciti con crema al pistacchio o marmellata. Tuttavia, la ricetta tradizionale rimane la pi\u00f9 amata e apprezzata, un vero classico intramontabile.<\/p>\n<h2>The Secrets to a Perfect Lady Kiss<\/h2>\n<p>Preparing <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> perfect requires attention to detail and a few tricks of the trade. Here are some tips for achieving the best possible result:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using high quality ingredients<\/strong>: The taste of <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> depends very much on the quality of the almonds or hazelnuts and chocolate used. Always opt for fresh and well-made products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toasting almonds or hazelnuts<\/strong>This step is essential to enhance the flavour of the nuts. Toasting them slightly in the oven before chopping them will make all the difference.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dough rest<\/strong>: Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least an hour before forming the balls. This will help it keep its shape during baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oven temperature<\/strong>: Bake at a low temperature to prevent the biscuits from becoming too flat. An oven that is too hot could compromise the characteristic shape of the <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_142374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-142374\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"947a4b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #947a4b;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142374 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italiadelight.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Baci-di-dama-biscotto-italiano-con-crema-al-cioccolato-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"White and chocolate baci di dama biscuits.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1368\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-142374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baci di dama, Italian biscuit with chocolate cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Pairings and Occasions for Enjoying Baci di Dama<\/h2>\n<p>I <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> are versatile and lend themselves to many occasions. Perfect to serve with an afternoon tea, perhaps accompanied by a selection of other small pastries. They are also ideal as a refined dessert, perhaps served with a small glass of sweet wine or liqueur.<\/p>\n<p>For those who like to experiment, the <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> can also be used as a decorative element for more complex cakes or desserts. Their delicate taste and elegant shape add a touch of class to any preparation.<\/p>\n<p>I <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> sono un vero tesoro della pasticceria italiana, un dolce che racchiude storia, tradizione e un gusto inimitabile. Prepararli in casa pu\u00f2 essere un&#8217;esperienza gratificante e un modo per riscoprire le ricette del passato. Che siate amanti della cucina o semplici golosi, i <strong>Lady Kisses<\/strong> will win you over with their simplicity and refinement.<\/p>\n<p>Per un viaggio gastronomico in Italia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italiadelight.it\/blog\/en\/hotel\/\">prenota il tuo alloggio<\/a> nelle regioni che ti ispirano. Un&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.italiadelight.it\/blog\/en\/noleggio-auto\/\">auto a noleggio<\/a> \u00e8 il modo migliore per raggiungere le trattorie di campagna e i mercati locali. Le <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italiadelight.it\/blog\/en\/tours\/\">esperienze guidate<\/a> enogastronomiche includono degustazioni e corsi di cucina con prodotti del territorio.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I Baci di Dama sono un dolce tipico della tradizione piemontese, originario della citt\u00e0 di Tortona. 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