Cuernitos De Mermelada
Delight your taste buds with *Cuernitos de Mermelada*, a buttery, flaky pastry filled with vibrant fruit jam that melts in your mouth with every bite. These Spanish-inspired crescent-shaped treats are made from a tender pastry dough, enriched with cold butter and a touch of sugar for just the right balance of sweetness. Each cuernito is carefully rolled around a dollop of your favorite jam—think apricot, strawberry, or raspberry—and baked to golden perfection after a light egg wash for a glossy finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these irresistible pastries are finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a delicate, elegant touch. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these homemade pastries will impress guests and satisfy cravings alike. Whether you're seeking a classic European-inspired dessert or a stylish addition to your tea table, *Cuernitos de Mermelada* promise to deliver charm and flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 60 milliliters Whole milk
- 150 grams Fruit jam or preserves (e.g., apricot, strawberry, or raspberry)
- 20 grams Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 15 milliliters Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk. Pour this mixture into the flour and butter mixture and gently mix until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a large circle, about 3mm thick. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to divide the dough into 12 equal wedges, like slicing a pizza.
Place about 1 teaspoon of fruit jam at the wider end of each wedge. Carefully roll the wedge from the wider end to the point, forming a crescent shape.
Transfer the cuernitos to the prepared baking sheet, placing them seam-side down to prevent unrolling during baking.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash lightly over each pastry to promote a golden, shiny finish.
Bake the cuernitos in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack.
Once cooled, dust the cuernitos with powdered sugar for garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.9 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 651 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 2513 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 362.4 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 625 mg | 13% | |
*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.
