Toscana
Gusta Tuscan Biscotti, Chocolate
Twice-baked chocolate biscotti from Toscana.
$20.47
- Twice-baked by a family in Toscana
- Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
- Free shipping over $75
- Place
- Toscana has been baking cantucci (biscotti) for centuries. The region's dry climate and egg-rich dough tradition shaped a cookie designed to keep: low moisture, long shelf life, nothing artificial. Dark chocolate arrived in the Tuscan kitchen through Mediterranean trade and eventually found its way into the cantucci dough.
- Process
- Dark chocolate chunks are mixed into the dough before shaping. The log is baked once, cut into individual pieces, then baked a second time. The chocolate sets throughout the interior of each piece, not on the surface.
- People
- We work with a family in Toscana that has been baking cantucci for three generations. Their focus is one product: twice-baked biscotti, small batches, from one bakery. The chocolate variant uses the same base dough and the same oven.
What's inside
- Ingredients
- Wheat flour, sugar, dark chocolate 22% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavor), eggs, egg yolks, butter, honey, salt, flavorings, baking powder. No almonds. No preservatives.
- Certifications
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- Made in Italy
- Contains
- Wheat, eggs. May contain traces of soy and dry shell nuts.
How to use it
Dip into espresso or hot chocolate. Hold for 2-3 seconds; eat before it softens past the bite. The cocoa dough takes a darker chocolate well.
Cocoa runs through the dough, not just the mix-ins.
Pairs with
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Gusta Dark Hot Chocolate
$26.47
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Gusta Classic Hot Chocolate
$22.97
The rest of the pantry
Questions
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Can I dunk these?
Yes. Dip into espresso, hot chocolate, or sweet wine. Hold for 2-3 seconds; eat before it softens past the bite. That is the traditional Tuscan way. -
How long do they keep once opened?
2-3 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid the fridge. It introduces moisture and off-flavors. A metal tin holds them better than the resealable bag. -
How long does the sealed bag keep?
Check the best-by date on the bag. Typically 6-9 months from production. Once opened, 2-3 weeks is the practical limit. -
Do these contain nuts?
No whole nuts are added to the dough. Contains dark chocolate (22%), wheat, eggs, and butter. Check the label for the full allergen statement on the dark chocolate component. -
What is the difference between biscotti and cantucci?
Cantucci is the Tuscan name for twice-baked cookies. The rest of Italy calls them biscotti, which just means twice cooked. Same thing, same region. -
Are these very hard?
Biscotti are intentionally firm. A 2-3 second dip softens the outside without losing structure. Eaten dry they are firm, not aggressive. -
How is this shipped?
From our New York warehouse via Amazon fulfillment. In-stock orders ship within 1-2 business days. Free shipping over $75. -
What if it arrives damaged or I don't love it?
Write to us. We refund within 60 days, no questions asked.
Reviews
Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.