This Spring Biscotti (Cranberry, Pistachio, White Chocolate) recipe is perfect for celebrating spring with cranberry, pistachio and white chocolate!
The Pacific Northwest weather has been toying with us a bit this spring. Gorgeous sunny skies mixed with a cold wind. =Not fair. 🙂
Yet, I can’t help but get excited at the thought of better weather!
To stave off the chill, I brought spring inside with some fun, colorful and tasty Spring Biscotti (Cranberry, Pistachio, White Chocolate)! Perfect for dipping into tea, hot chocolate or coffee!
What I loved about this biscotti was that the dough made up into beautiful loaves that didn’t crack when baked. It was easy to put together and baked up perfectly!
Loaded with pistachios, cranberries and white chocolate chips, all mixed up with a hint of orange zest (which smells absolutely amazing!) – makes me think you will really love this breakfast treat.
Tip
I use a Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus to chop the pistachios. Although this works great, it does tend to get some of the pistachios too fine. So, what I do is – once the pistachios are chopped, I pour them into a fine mesh colander and sift out the fine powder.
Enjoy!
Spring Biscotti
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg white
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pistachio nuts chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs and egg white one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture using a wooden spoon. Stir in the white chocolate, dried cranberries, and pistachios. Cover, and chill for 30 minutes, or until dough is no longer sticky.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface, and divide into halves. Form each half into a flattish log about 12 inches long by 3 inches wide. Arrange logs at least 3 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until pale gold. Allow logs to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle. On a cutting board, cut logs crosswise on a diagonal into 1 inch thick slices. Arrange on baking sheet.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden. Transfer biscotti to wire racks, and cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Recipe adapted from All Recipes @ Spring Biscotti.
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Kristi, these biscotti look delicious! I love the combination of pistachio, cherries, and white chocolate. I’ll take a plate of these and a coffee, please 😀 Pinning!!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Cindy! I’ll send some biscotti over! 🙂 Have a beautiful weekend.
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
I love biscotti!! This is such an interesting twist of flavor! I wish you were my neighbor bc then I could have these for breakfast (and snack) tomorrow!! My neighbor is mean and he probably wouldn’t share even if he did make these… :-/
Kristi says
I’d love you to be my neighbor! We’d definitely have lots of good food to share with each other!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
Heck yes!!!
Josefine {The Smoothie Lover} says
I love it when spring arrives. You suddenly want to create a lot of wonderfully colourfull recipes. These biscotti look amazing. I can imagine how well pistachios, white chocolate and cranberries go together.
Kristi says
I’m ssssoooo ready for spring! And all I can think are gorgeous colors! Have an amazing weekend Josefine!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
I’m not sure why but I’ve always been intimidated by biscotti but this looks like a foolproof recipe! Thank you 🙂
Kristi says
This one is super easy Lorraine! And it doesn’t crack! Have a great weekend!
whatjessicabakednext says
I love biscotti but have never made it- must try your recipe out!
Kristi says
It’s super easy to make and so much cheaper than buying at a coffee shop or store!
Monica says
I love love biscotti, Kristi! Pistachio ones are so good and I bet such a great combination with the white chocolate! I use a small chopper for small jobs, too. Good tip on the sifting.
Kristi says
Thanks Monica! I always wonder how others get the perfect chop without the ‘dust’. That was the only idea I could come up with! 🙂 Have a beautiful weekend!
[email protected] in the Kitchen says
I love this biscotti Kristi!! It is so pretty and yummy looking with all the pistachios, cranberries and orange zest!! I also love the layered place mat look you have going on in the photos!! Very colorful and spring looking indeed!! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Renee – I am definitely missing the pretty spring colors – so I’m so glad I was able to capture that in the photos!
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
This biscotti looks absolutely perfect. Love the combination of ingredients. Pistachios!! Mmm. I actually used the pistachio “dust” to top my cookies, as you may have seen… anyways! Happy weekend Kristi!
Kristi says
I’ve never thought of that Ruby, but what a great idea! In fact, I kept the dust for a day or two, then couldn’t think of how to use it, so I tossed it. Banging head on wall…next time I’m doing what you do! 🙂
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
I can’t say no to biscotti, especially if they look so yummy! I would love to dip them in my tea now…
Kristi says
Me neither Daniela! Biscotti is always a YES! Have a great weekend!
[email protected] says
In my opinion wind is the worst thing about spring. It can ruin a perfectly nice day.
Love the crunch of biscotti and your flavor combination of pistachios, cranberries and chocolate. Yum!
Kristi says
I agree – the wind is not fun! So glad you like the biscotti! Have a great week!
marcie says
I love myself a great biscotti, and these definitely fit the bill! They look just delicious, Kristi! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Marcie! I love biscotti too – such a quick, grab-and-go breakfast! Have a fantastic week!
Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com says
Oh, these look yummy!! Perfect snack with a cup of hot tea or coffee!! YUM 🙂 Nice combo of flavors too! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Cailee! I’m so glad you like them! I hope you have a beautiful week!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Yay for spring! Love this biscotti! It is one of my favorites. I hope the weather warms where you are, Kristi!
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley! Biscotti is one of my favorites too! Have a great week!
Jamie @ Milk 'n' Cookies says
Cranberry and Pistachio is one of my favorite combos. And isn’t the Cuisinart mini prep fantastic? It was one of the first appliances I got, back when I first had my own apartment and didn’t’ have much space. It’s perfect for compact kitchens because of the small size, but it’s still so handy.
Kristi says
Yes, I love that appliance! One of my go-to favorites! I have a big food processor too – but it takes up so much space! Have a wonderful week!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
The weather has been toying with us a bit here in NY too… beautiful followed by snow/hail, followed by beautiful then super cold and dreary. Can’t wait for the spring weather to consistently be here!!!
Kristi says
Oooo… I so understand Chris – same here! Sending good thoughts of great weather your way!
Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are} says
Ah. Biscotti has been on my “to make” list for years now. Actually, I want to make Cantucci (I think that’s how you spell it) because I read a love story based in Tuscany and all the characters bonded around all different flavors of cantucci. Maybe it’s time I actually get to it! Love this flavor combo!
Kristi says
Wow! That’s the 2nd time this week I’ve heard the word ‘Cantucci’. I’d never heard of it before. But, I looked it up and it sounds delicious! Have a great week Sara!
Aimee / WallflowerGirl.co.uk says
I loooooooove biscotti but have never had it outside the Christmas period. Thank you for giving me an excuse to eat it this season!!
Kristi says
Oh my gosh Aimee – I have it all year around! 🙂
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
So fun to name this “Spring Biscotti” – those really are such pretty, springy colors! And, ummmmm … we need a bit of that springiness here in Ohio this, year too! 😀 I absolutely adore white chocolate (you may have noticed), as well as cranberries and pistachios, so I kinda feel like maybe you made this for me. 😀 I’m gonna be watching my mail for a package of biscotti … m’kay?!?!?
Kristi says
Hahaha! Send me private mail with your address and you just never know! 😉
Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says
What a great combination for biscotti.. could never refuse them. I would love some for my morning coffee.
Kristi says
Thanks Ella – so glad you like it! I went to your website – I love it! I’m a new follower and fan! 🙂 So glad you stopped by. Have a beautiful week.
Kelly says
Oh boy, I just love biscotti and yours looks wonderful! The pistachios, cranberries and white chocolate combo sounds awesome!
Kristi says
Thanks Kelly – I love biscotti for breakfast!