Gourmet Schwarzwälder Kirsch Cookies

Gourmet Schwarzwälder Kirsch Cookies

240 mins
medium
35 servings

Indulge in these exquisite Schwarzwälder Kirsch cookies, featuring a delicate almond shortbread base, rich ganache filling, and a sweet Kirsch marmalade center. Perfect for any occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Double boiler
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Piping Bag
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 200.00 gAlmond Flour(For a gluten-free option)
  • 150.00 gUnsalted Butter(Softened)
  • 100.00 gGranulated Sugar(For sweetness)
  • 1.00 unitEgg(Large)
  • 1.00 tspVanilla Extract(For flavor)
  • 100.00 gDark Chocolate(For ganache)
  • 100.00 gHeavy Cream(For ganache)
  • 100.00 gKirsch Marmalade(For filling)
  • 1.00 tspAlmond Extract(For flavor)
  • 50.00 gRaspberries(Fresh or frozen)

Instructions

1

Combine almond flour, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until a dough forms.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

3

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thickness.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Cut out cookies using cookie cutters.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Bake for 10-12 minutes at 180°C (350°F).

Estimated time: 12 minutes

6

Let the cookies cool completely.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Melt dark chocolate and heavy cream in a double boiler until smooth.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

8

Dip half of the cookies in the melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped raspberries.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Place the dipped cookies on parchment paper to set.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Spoon Kirsch marmalade into a piping bag.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Pipe a small amount of marmalade onto the chocolate-covered cookies.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

12

Top with the remaining cookies and gently press together.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

14

Serve and enjoy!

Estimated time: 5 minutes