Kifles Nut Rolls or Horns
Delight your taste buds with Kifles Nut Rolls or Horns, a classic Eastern European pastry bursting with buttery, flaky layers and a sweet, nutty filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an everyday indulgence, these crescent-shaped treats start with a rich dough made from all-purpose flour, butter, and cream cheese, which is chilled for ease of rolling. Inside, a flavorful mixture of ground walnuts, sugar, and vanilla creates an irresistible filling. Baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, these kifles offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a touch of sweetness in every bite. With their elegant appearance and timeless flavor, these nut horns are a must-try for lovers of traditional baked goods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 Egg yolks
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Ground walnuts
- 4 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the cream cheese and egg yolks to the flour mixture, and mix until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball, then divide it into four equal portions. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
While the dough chills, prepare the filling by mixing the granulated sugar, ground walnuts, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture combines and sets aside.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 triangular wedges, like slicing a pizza.
Place about 1 teaspoon of the nut filling at the wider end of each triangle. Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle toward the pointed end, forming crescent shapes.
Place the rolled kifles on the prepared baking sheet, with the pointed ends tucked underneath to prevent unrolling. Repeat with the remaining dough portions and filling.
Bake the kifles in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and flaky.
Allow the kifles to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the kifles generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.5 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 735.1 g | 267% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.2 g | ||
| Protein | 94.3 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 445 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 30.2 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 1735 mg | 37% | |
*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.
