Surprisingly tasty I find these Puff Pastry twists, or as I call them, Nutty Sticks. They are originally filled with a a Hazelnut paste, but Walnuts will do. You can use a Sugar glaze or not, it’s a personal preference
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Below is a short video how I prepare the “Nuss Stangen”
Puff pastry twists with Walnut filling
January 15, 2020
Ingredients
- I package Puff Pastry (Pepperidge Farm) in the freezer isle. It has 2 sheets.
- Defrost pastry for 30 to 40 min, but still cold.
- Swipe:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp milk
- Nut filling:
- 1 ¾ cups ground walnuts (if hazelnuts nut available)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Dash of cinnamon and/or vanilla extract
- Glaze (optional)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1.5 tbsp milk, water or lemon juice
Persons
12
Serving Size
1 twist
Prep Time
50 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
1 hour, 5 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360 F
- Unfreeze the puff pastry for about 30 to 45 min and roll out. Make sure it is still cold and stays cold to the touch.
- Prepare the nut filling below while the puff pastry is ready to be rolled:
- Ground the nuts and mix with the cinnamon and powdered sugar.
- Warm up the milk about 30 seconds in the microwave till hot.
- Stir into the nut mixture until it becomes a paste. Let cool.
- Prepare a baking pan, lay out with parchment/baking paper.
- Spread the nut mixture on top of the dough, then lay the second puff pastry dough sheet on top. Press down a little bit on the ends.
- Place a ruler guide on top and cut vertically with a pizza cutter (see YouTube), then again cut through the middle.
- Take each strip and turn, about 3 times.
- If dough gets too soft, place into refrigerator to cool for easier handling.
- Make sure you place the twists 1″ to 2″ apart on the prepared baking pan.
- For the swipe mix 1 egg yolk and 1 tbsp milk in a bowl. Brush the top of each twist.
- Place in preheated oven (360 F) and bake for 13 to 15 minutes until golden/brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- If you prefer a glaze,: Mix powdered sugar, milk, water or lemon juice.
- Brush, drip or squeeze the glaze in a pattern on top the Nutty Sticks. Leave it to dry
Calories
248
10%
Fat
16 g
24%
Saturated
3.0 g
15%
Carbs
24 g
8%
Protein
3.8 g
Fiber
1.0 g
4.4%
Sugar
13 g
Sodium
56 mg
2.4%
Trans fat
0.0 g
Cholesterol
13 mg
4.4%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Make “Schinken Stangen” with Prosciutto and Parmesan cheese
Ingredients and instruction: Preheat oven to 360 F. One puff pastry sheet. Spread on top puff pastry sheet onion dip or just plain sour cream. Place 40 g smoked and cubed Schinken or Prosciutto (cooked ham) and shredded Parmesan on top. Bake at 360 F for 15 minutes. Follow direction in recipe. Watch video below:
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