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Rame di Napoli: Delightful Chocolate-Centred Biscuits for All Souls’ Day
Discover the Rame di Napoli, soft Sicilian cocoa and chocolate biscuits traditionally baked to honour All Souls’ Day.
📖 What is it
Discover the Rame di Napoli, soft Sicilian cocoa and chocolate biscuits traditionally baked to honour All Souls’ Day.
🛒 Ingredients
▸ For the biscuits
- ✓ 500g plain flour
- ✓ 200ml milk
- ✓ 200g caster sugar
- ✓ 100g unsweetened cocoa powder
- ✓ 100g crushed shortbread biscuits
- ✓ 75g lard
- ✓ 50g unsalted butter
- ✓ 2 eggs
- ✓ 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
- ✓ 1 tablespoon honey
- ✓ 15g ground cinnamon
- ✓ 10g baking ammonia (or ammonium bicarbonate)
- ✓ just under 1 teaspoon ground cloves
▸ For the topping
- ✓ 300g dark chocolate
- ✓ 75g unsalted butter
- ✓ pistachio pieces
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re after a pud that’s steeped in tradition and warmth, give Rame di Napoli a go. These soft chocolate biscuits, hailing from Catania and linked to All Souls’ Day, carry a story woven with memories and sweetness. Their gently spiced dough and glossy dark chocolate glaze make every bite utterly irresistible.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, spices, marmalade, crushed biscuits, cocoa, honey, melted lard and butter over a bain-marie.
- 2
Gradually sift in the flour, then add the baking ammonia and milk, mixing until you get a smooth, soft dough.
- 3
Cover with a cloth and let the dough rest for about an hour.
- 4
Spoon dollops of the mixture onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, shaping them into ovals and spacing them about 3cm apart.
- 5
Bake at 160°C for 20 minutes until the biscuits have risen and are slightly firm to the touch.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate with the butter over a bain-marie and stir until you have a silky glaze.
- 7
Spread the glaze generously over the cooled biscuits and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- 8
Allow the glaze to set completely before serving.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra fragrant twist, try adding a tablespoon of orange liqueur or rum to the dough. If you like contrasting flavours, swap the orange marmalade for fig or cherry jam.
📦 Storage
- • Store the Rame di Napoli in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- • Avoid stacking them until the chocolate glaze has fully set.
- • You can freeze the biscuits without glaze for up to a month and add the topping after thawing.
- • Keep them in a cool, dry spot away from any heat.
🍷 Pairing
Serve these delightful biscuits alongside a glass of semi-dry Marsala — its mellow, aromatic notes beautifully complement the chocolate and spices.
Give these charming Rame di Napoli a try at home and enjoy a true taste of Sicilian tradition. They’re perfect for sharing with loved ones over a cosy cuppa or as a sweet end to a family meal. You’ll find their comforting flavours and tender texture simply irresistible — do make some and spread the joy!
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