Deditos // Galletas tipo champagne

Introduction to the Recipe

Overview of Today's Recipe

• The video introduces a recipe for "deditos" (also known as cat tongues or champagne cookies), which will be used in a tiramisu dessert. This recipe has been requested frequently on social media.

Importance of Deditos

• Deditos can also be made with sponge cake, but the presenter emphasizes teaching this specific method due to its deliciousness and versatility in desserts.

Preparation Steps for Deditos

Mixing Ingredients

• The process begins similarly to making sponge cake, involving separating egg whites and yolks. Egg whites are beaten until stiff peaks form, while yolks are creamed separately before combining them later.

Key Techniques

• It is crucial not to beat egg whites too early; they should be added at the end of the mixing process to maintain their volume and prevent them from becoming watery. This technique ensures that the deditos remain light and airy.

Combining Mixtures

Folding Technique

• When combining mixtures, always add lighter ingredients (like whipped egg whites) gently into heavier ones (like creamed yolks). This folding technique helps retain airiness in the batter.

Consistency of Mixture

• The mixture for deditos is denser than traditional sponge cake but still fluffy due to proper aeration during mixing. The visual appeal of the mixture indicates it is ready for baking.

Finalizing the Batter

Adding Flour

• Flour should be sifted and added gradually while mixing gently from the center outwards to avoid clumping at the bottom of the bowl, ensuring an even distribution throughout the batter.

Preparing for Baking

• Once mixed, transfer the batter into a piping bag to shape individual deditos or arrange them decoratively around a mold for presentation purposes in desserts like charlottes or cakes.

Baking Instructions

Oven Settings

• Bake deditos at approximately 180 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes; however, baking times may vary based on individual ovens, so it's important to monitor them closely until golden brown.