Savoiardi pops

Name: Savoiardi pops - Irina G.
Ingredients: 100 g Savoiardi ladyfingers; 65 g butter 82% fat; 35 g powdered sugar; 20 g cocoa (or Nesquik); 2; 3 tablespoons coffee; 1/2 vial of rum essence; granulated sugar

Dessert - Savoiardi pops by Irina G. - Recipia

When you have some ladyfingers on hand and want a no-bake dessert, these candies are prepared very quickly. The mixture is made from crushed ladyfingers, butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, coffee, and rum essence, then rolled into balls and coated in granulated sugar. After a few hours in the fridge, they become firmer and can be served. For children, the coffee is replaced with milk, keeping the same amount. Quick Info Total time: at least 3-4 hours, including chilling in the fridge Preparation time: not specified exactly; mixing and shaping are done in a short time Cooking/baking time: not required Servings: about 15 candies Difficulty: easy Recipe type: no-bake dessert, suitable for children, sweet snacks, and festive meals Ingredients 100 g ladyfingers 65 g butter (82% fat) 35 g powdered sugar 20 g cocoa or Nesquik 2-3 tablespoons of coffee 1/2 vial of rum essence Granulated sugar, for decoration For a version for children, the coffee is replaced with the same amount of milk. Otherwise, the ingredients and preparation method remain unchanged. Preparation method 1. Crush the ladyfingers very finely. You can break them by hand in a bowl or use a food processor. It is important that there are no large pieces, as they will be felt in the mixture and make the balls harder to shape. 2. Melt the butter over low heat. You can also melt it in the microwave if you prefer. There is no need to boil it; it just needs to become liquid. 3. Pour the melted butter over the crushed ladyfingers, add the powdered sugar, cocoa or Nesquik, coffee, and rum essence. 4. Mix all the ingredients well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. The ladyfingers should absorb the butter and coffee, and the mixture should be able to be gathered and shaped. If using coffee, add it gradually in the range of 2-3 tablespoons, depending on how the mixture binds. 5. Shape balls of the desired size. The resulting amount is sufficient for about 15 candies, but the number may vary if you make them smaller or larger. 6. Roll each ball in granulated sugar so that it is covered on all sides. 7. Place the candies on a tray lined with baking paper. 8. Put the tray in the fridge and let the candies chill for at least 3-4 hours. During this time, the mixture hardens, and the candies acquire a more suitable texture for serving. 9. Keep them in the fridge until you serve them. Why I make the recipe often It is a simple, no-bake dessert with a short list of ingredients. Ladyfingers are easy to find, and the mixture is prepared in a single bowl. The candies are also suitable when you want to prepare something sweet in advance, as they need a few hours in the fridge before serving. The recipe is easy to adapt for children by replacing the coffee with milk. Additionally, the size of the candies can be adjusted depending on the occasion: smaller for little ones or slightly larger for a dessert platter. Tips Crush the ladyfingers as finely as possible. A uniform mixture shapes more easily and leads to candies with a more pleasant texture. Melt the butter over low heat or in the microwave, without letting it boil. Add the coffee gradually, especially if the ladyfingers have been crushed very finely. The necessary amount may vary slightly depending on how dry the ladyfingers are and how well the butter binds the mixture. Do not skip the chilling period. The candies are easier to serve after they have been in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours. Substitutions Coffee can be replaced with milk, in the same amount. This is the recommended option if the candies are prepared for children. For the cocoa part, you can use plain cocoa or Nesquik, as mentioned in the recipe. The taste will be slightly different, especially regarding sweetness, as Nesquik is sweetened. It is not advisable to replace the butter with an ingredient that has a very different texture, as the butter helps bind the mixture and firm it up in the fridge. Variations You can make the candies smaller or larger, depending on how you want to serve them. The indicated quantities yield about 15 pieces at the usual size, but the exact number depends on how large the balls are. If preparing the dessert for children, use milk instead of coffee and keep the rum essence only if it is suitable for those who will consume it. In the basic recipe, the rum essence is used in a quantity of half a vial. Serving ideas The candies can be placed on a dessert platter, in candy papers, or in a simple tray lined with baking paper. They are served cold, straight from the fridge. They are suitable for a festive meal, for a sweet snack, or for a dessert prepared in advance. The granulated sugar on the outside gives them a simple appearance and keeps them in the shape of balls. Frequently asked questions 1. Can I prepare the candies without a food processor? Yes. The ladyfingers can be crushed by hand, directly in a bowl, as done in the original recipe. Just be careful to crush them as finely as possible, so the mixture is easy to shape. 2. Can I replace the coffee if the candies are for children? Yes. Replace the coffee with the same amount of milk. This way, you keep the amount of liquid used in the mixture but eliminate the coffee. 3. How long should the candies stay in the fridge? It is recommended to let them sit for at least 3-4 hours. After chilling, the mixture becomes firmer. Until serving, the candies are kept in the fridge. 4. How many candies does this mixture yield? The indicated quantities yield approximately 15 candies. The number may vary if you choose to form smaller or larger balls. 5. Can I use Nesquik instead of cocoa? Yes. The recipe allows for the use of 20 g of cocoa or Nesquik. If you choose Nesquik, the taste will be sweeter than in the version with plain cocoa. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and are calculated for approximately 15 candies. They may vary depending on the brand of ladyfingers, the type of cocoa or Nesquik, and the amount of granulated sugar used for decoration. For one candy: Calories: approximately 70-80 kcal Protein: approximately 1 g Fat: approximately 4-5 g Carbohydrates: approximately 9-11 g Sugars: approximately 5-7 g Most of the fats come from the butter, while the carbohydrates mainly come from the ladyfingers, sugar, and the ingredient used for decoration. Coffee, if used without additives, does not significantly alter the nutritional values. Storage and reheating The candies are stored in the fridge, in a closed container or covered, until serving. The recipe does not require reheating and it is not advisable to heat them, as the butter in the mixture will soften, and the candies may lose their shape. The storage period is not specified in the original recipe, so it is safest to consume them while fresh and keep them permanently in the fridge.

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