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Quick nut crescents with sour cream: crumbly dough and airy nut filling

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Quick nut crescents with sour cream: crumbly dough and airy nut filling recept

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  • Easy to prepare
  • 8 portions
  • 85 minutes
Jan, 17. 12. 2025

Crisp, fragrant and ready without waiting for rising. The dough with butter and sour cream rolls beautifully, the filling of toasted nuts and meringue is light and holds its shape. One batch makes a full tray of small pastries that disappear from the table in a flash.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

Těsto:

Ořechová náplň:

Na dokončení:

Preparation procedure

  • Making the dough Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Add the cold butter cut into cubes and quickly rub into a crumb. Stir in the sour cream and yolk, work into a smooth dough. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
  • Filling Briefly toast the nuts dry in a pan, let cool and grind or blend finely. Whip the egg white with a pinch of salt to stiff peaks, beat in the sugar and vanilla, gently fold in the ground nuts.
  • Shaping Divide the dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a circle about 2–3 mm thick, cut into 8 triangles. Place a teaspoon of nut filling on the wider side and roll toward the point into a crescent. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper with the tip facing down.
  • Baking Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 20–25 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool briefly and dust with powdered sugar.

Total preparation time 1 hour 25–40 minutes

(20–25 minutes preparation + 20–30 minutes chilling the dough + 20–25 minutes baking + 10–20 minutes cooling)

Number of pieces approx. 32 crescents

Tips and variations

  • For a stronger nut flavor add a pinch of cinnamon or a few drops of rum to the filling.

  • Work the dough quickly and keep it cold; it will stay tender and won’t stick.

  • Nuts can be replaced with hazelnuts, almonds, or a mix.

Conclusion

Nut crescents made with sour cream are great when you need an impressive small pastry without yeast. The crumbly dough, light nut filling and simple method guarantee a reliable result. Bake a double batch right away — they disappear from the plate incredibly quickly.

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