It sounds like an excellent recipe, Aretina. I have a similar one, almost identical; however, they use a small glass of Amaretto di Saronno instead of the almond essence....well it is an almond liqueur... Have you tried that? Sometimes I find that some commercial almond essences are too bitter and leave an aftertaste. It is hard to find a good almond essence. Any brand preferences? Where can you find that product in Tuscany?
I also found that I have made a note on my recipe saying that almonds could be substituted by pine nuts or walnuts.... I still think that almonds are the right kind of nuts to use.
This recipe came from an Italian lady I met in Australia.
As you say, it makes an excellent Xmas gift.
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