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Pastini tal-Lewz Maltin

Traditional Maltese Pastini tal-Lewz

Geraldine Bartolo
Pastini tal-Lewz are a Maltese version of almond macaroons. You'll find them decorating any wedding and party table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Maltese, Mediterranean
Servings 16 macaroons
Calories 73 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • Food Processor
  • Baking Tray

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Egg Whites
  • 75 g Sweetener
  • 120 g Ground Almonds
  • 35 g White Mulberries
  • 35 g Dates
  • 10 g Linseeds
  • 1 tbsp Amaretto Liquor
  • 8 Almond halves for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, using an electric hand mixer.
  • In a food processor, finely chop the mulberries, dates, linseeds and sweetener until they resemble the consistency of brown sugar. Mix with ground almonds.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the egg whites and mix gently using a metal spoon, in a figure of 8 manner, until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  • Add amaretto for the mixture to form into a paste.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Do not overcook as the Pastini will keep cooking and hardening as they cool.