Bohemian Nut Roll Filling
Indulge in the rich, old-world flavors of this classic Bohemian Nut Roll Filling, a timeless recipe perfect for your homemade baked goods. Featuring a harmonious blend of finely chopped walnuts, creamy whole milk, and a touch of velvety butter, this filling is elevated with warm cinnamon spice and aromatic vanilla extract. The inclusion of an egg yolk results in a luxuriously smooth texture that thickens as it cools, making it perfect for easy spreading. With just 10 minutes of prep and cook time, this quick yet decadent walnut filling captures the heart of traditional Eastern European baking. Ideal for nut rolls, pastries, or even as a sweet condiment, this filling elevates any treat with its irresistible combination of nutty, buttery, and subtly spiced flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
Finely chop the walnuts or pulse them in a food processor until they have a coarse, sandy texture. Be careful not to over-process into a paste.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and milk over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves and the milk starts to steam, but do not allow it to boil.
Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan, stirring until it melts completely.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the finely chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Cook the filling for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly and comes together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and egg yolk.
Let the filling cool completely before using it to fill your nut rolls. The mixture will thicken further as it cools.
Once cooled, the filling is ready to spread onto your prepared dough.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.9 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 113.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 261 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 213.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1280 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
