Raspberry Filled Cookie Cups
Description
These Raspberry Filled Cookie Cups are a sophisticated yet simple dessert that balances sweet and tart flavors perfectly. The base is a crisp, chewy macaroon-style cookie made with egg whites, almonds, and coconut, baked until golden and shaped into delicate cups while warm. They are filled with a luscious mixture of part-skim ricotta, vanilla yogurt, and raspberry jam, studded with fresh, juicy raspberries. The combination of the crunchy cookie shell and the creamy, fruity filling makes for an elegant bite.Directions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Butter two large baking sheets with 1 tablespoon of butter and dust with 1 tablespoon of flour. (Alternatively, use a non-stick pan and omit buttering and flouring).
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In a clean bowl, beat the egg white with a whisk until foamy.
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Gradually add the sugar and beat until the sugar is almost dissolved; peaks will not form at this stage.
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Gently blend in the flour, salt, melted butter, sliced almonds, and shredded coconut. Mix well until combined.
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Using a tablespoon, drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheets to form 6 round cookies, leaving at least 4 inches of space between each cookie.
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Use the back of a spoon to spread each mound into a circle about 4-5 inches in diameter.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until completely browned and crisp.
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Immediately remove the baking sheet from the oven.
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While still warm, carefully lift each cookie with a spatula and invert it over an upside-down coffee or tea cup to form a cup shape. Let cool completely.
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For the filling, combine ricotta cheese, yogurt, raspberry jam, and vanilla extract in a food processor or blender.
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Process or blend until the mixture is smooth.
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Stir in the rinsed raspberries until they are lightly crushed and distributed throughout the filling.
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Cover and refrigerate the filling until ready to serve.
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To serve, arrange the cooled cookie cups on dessert plates.
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Fill each cup with the raspberry ricotta mixture.
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Garnish with whole fresh raspberries.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 128.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.2g5%
- Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
- Cholesterol 8.1mg3%
- Sodium 24.5mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 24.2g9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 15.0g
- Protein 1.1g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
