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Amsterdam Cookies

Cultural Context

Amsterdam Cookies, also known as Speculaas, are a traditional Dutch treat often enjoyed during the festive season. These spiced cookies are typically shaped into intricate designs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands. They are often served with coffee or tea and have gained popularity beyond Dutch borders, becoming a beloved snack in many countries.

DutchNLdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 shots double shot espresso
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
4 poached eggs
1 lb pulled pork
1/2 cup Korean barbecue sauce
1/4 cup chopped chives
12 mini croissants
1 cup hollandaise sauce
2 cups medium fries
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup truffle mayo
2 white chocolate cookies
2 milk chocolate cookies
2 dark chocolate cookies
2 brownie cookies
2 caramel sea salt cookies

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and reduces saturated fat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed but can be more expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and cost-effective.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

1

Order a double shot flat white coffee and a lemon poppy seed snack.

2

Taste the flat white and describe it as rich with deep coffee flavor.

3

Visit a cafe called 'The Blushing' for breakfast.

4

Order a dish with two poached eggs, pulled pork with Korean barbecue sauce, chives, and mini croissants with hollandaise sauce.

5

Taste the dish and comment on the thickness of the hollandaise sauce and the softness of the pork.

6

Walk around the canals of Amsterdam, noting the beautiful scenery and the presence of bikes.

7

Visit a fries shop called 'Fable Friet' and order medium fries with Parmesan cheese and truffle mayo.

8

Taste the fries and describe them as crispy and sweet, noting the lack of seasoning on the plain chip.

9

Enjoy the view while eating fries by the water.

10

Visit a cookie shop and order a variety of cookies including white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, brownie, and caramel sea salt cookies.

11

Taste the cookies, describing them as chewy, delicious, and fresh out of the oven.

12

Visit 'Screaming Beans Coffee Roasters' and order a cortado coffee.

13

Taste the cortado and describe it as chocolatey with a strong coffee flavor.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

espresso machinemilk frotherzestersaucepanfrying panbaking sheetovenmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutswheat

Also Known As

Dutch CookiesSpeculaasWindmill Cookies

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