Amaretti Virginia Crunchy Amaretti

Crunchy amaretti are small almond-flavoured biscuits with a crisp, crunchy texture. They are famous across Italy and beyond for their bittersweet almond flavour and wonderful aroma. These traditional Italian treats are made by celebrated Italian confectioners, Amaretti Virginia, using age-old recipes and techniques. Presented in a decorative tin, they are a great gift for Italian food lovers or a sweet treat to keep all to yourself!

In Italy, amaretti biscuits are enjoyed as a sweet treat during the day or served with coffee and sweet wine after dinner. You can also crush the biscuits to sprinkle over ice cream or to make a crunchy topping for crumbles and mousses. They make an excellent base for cheesecakes flavoured with fruit, chocolate or Italian liqueurs. 

Dating back to the 1700s, amaretti biscuits were first invented in Saronno, a city north of Milan in the region of Lombardy. Made with almonds, sugar, apricot kernels and eggs, they are famous for their intense almond flavour and aroma. There are two main types: amaretti morbidi, which are soft and chewy, and amaretti croccanti, which are crisp and crunchy.

Available in two sizes:

• 150g
• 500g

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About Amaretti Virginia

Founded in 1860, Amaretti Virginia is famous for its superb Italian biscuits and confectionery. Their amaretti biscuits are renowned for their soft texture and alluring almond aroma. The bakery that once produced the amaretti became so popular that the square it overlooked was referred to as 'Piazza degli Amaretti Virginia' in postcards of the time. Amaretti Virginia now produces a wide range of Italian treats in sweet and fruity flavours. They make wonderful gifts for friends and family.

Ingredients: Sugar - apricot kernels (contains sulphites) 24% - egg white.

Allergy advice: For allergens see ingredients listed in bold.

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