Lady's Kisses with Mortadella

Name: Lady's Kisses with Mortadella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1 cup; Almond flour 1 ¼ cup; Grana Padano PDO cheese 3.5 oz; Butter cold 7 tbsp; White wine 1 oz; Fine salt to taste; Mortadella 2 oz; Cream cheese 2.5 oz; Red pepper in brine ¾ tbsp; Nutmeg 1 pinch; Fine salt to taste

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Lorenza Tinelli

Baci di dama with mortadella comes straight from the Piedmont region and, let me tell you, it brings a unique twist to any gathering. Really good stuff. These little delights are a spin on the classic savory baci di dama recipe. Instead of the usual sweet chocolate center, you get a smooth, pink creamy filling made with mortadella and cheese. Each bite offers a fun mix of tender and crumbly biscuit paired with a rich and salty filling. It's hard to resist just one! Italians love serving these during aperitivo or as part of a snack spread. Really, they’re a standout among other Italian appetizer recipes.

And look, the nutty biscuits combined with the silky mortadella mousse create a wow factor—so so good—that gets people talking and reaching for seconds. Whether it's summer or winter, baci di dama with mortadella stays a favorite. For sure. Why? They’re easy to make and always a hit at events. And piedmont’s version is celebrated for its playful size and bold, creamy flavor.

Here's the deal, as an Italian finger food, you can just pop these into your mouth while chatting and laughing. The outside is golden and slightly crumbly, while the inside is filled with moist, flavorful mortadella mousse that keeps things interesting. For those who love savory Italian cookies or want a touch of Piedmontese cuisine in their party snacks, these are a must-try. Whether you’re setting up a buffet, planning an easy appetizer, or just want to surprise friends with something special, this savory baci di dama recipe is sure to make everyone smile and reach for more every single time. These bites not only provide a tasty treat but also add a touch of Italian flair to any event. Seriously, they’re a really good choice for anyone looking to explore authentic flavors from beautiful Piedmont.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for 12 Lady's Kisses: Type 00 flour 1 cup (120 g); Almond flour 1 ¼ cup (120 g); Grana Padano PDO cheese 3.5 oz (100 g); Butter 7 tbsp (100 g) - cold; White wine 1 oz (30 g); Fine salt to taste

for filling: Mortadella 2 oz (60 g); Cream cheese 2.5 oz (70 g); Red pepper ¾ tbsp (10 g) - in brine; Nutmeg 1 pinch; Fine salt to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Lady's Kisses with Mortadella

To make the lady's kisses with mortadella, first prepare the dough: pour the all-purpose flour into a bowl along with the almond flour 1 and mix, then add the grated Grana Padano DOP cheese 2 and the cold butter in cubes 3.

Add the salt 4 and the white wine 5 and work with your fingertips to incorporate the butter into the mixture 6.

Continue kneading on the work surface to obtain a compact and homogeneous dough 7. Divide the dough into 34 balls of about 0.7 oz each and roll them between the palms of your hands 8. Place the obtained balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart from each other 9, and bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

In the meantime, you can prepare the filling cream: put the mortadella into the mixer cup along with the creamy cheese 10, the nutmeg 11, and the pink pepper 12.

Add salt to taste and blend with an immersion mixer 13 to obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream 14. Once the cookies' baking time is over, remove from the oven and let them cool 15.

Fill half of the cookies with a teaspoon of cream 16 and pair them with the remaining cookies 17. Your lady's kisses with mortadella are ready to be served 18!