Walnut Delights Koeka
Indulge in the nutty perfection of Walnut Delights Koeka, a delectable pastry that combines buttery, flaky dough with a sweet and aromatic walnut filling. Featuring toasted walnuts mingled with a dash of cinnamon and sugar, this recipe creates a perfect harmony of warmth and crunch. The tender pastry is made from scratch with cold, cubed butter and a touch of vanilla, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Each pouch-shaped treat is finished with a drizzle of honey for an irresistibly sweet glaze. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a cozy dessert, these treats are as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 45 minutes of prep time, your kitchen will transform into a bakery haven. Bake these Walnut Delights Koeka for a show-stopping treat that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Walnuts
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Ice water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Coarsely chop the walnuts and place them in a dry skillet. Toast over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
3. In a bowl, combine the toasted walnuts, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Toss well and set the mixture aside.
4. To make the pastry dough, sift the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and ice water. Gradually add this mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a flat disc. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7. Once chilled, roll the dough out to a thickness of about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch). Using a round cookie cutter (about 7-8 cm in diameter), cut out circles. You may need to gather and re-roll the scraps to make additional circles.
8. Place a spoonful of the walnut mixture in the center of each dough circle. Gently fold the edges up around the filling, pinching to seal and creating a small pouch shape.
9. Arrange the filled pastry pouches on the prepared baking tray. Brush the tops lightly with milk to aid browning.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the pastry is cooked through.
11. Once out of the oven, lightly drizzle the warm pastries with honey for added sweetness and shine.
12. Allow the pastries to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Walnut Delights Koeka with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 259.4 g | 333% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.5 g | 458% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 94.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 513 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 406.7 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.0 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1266 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.
