Nussecken can be translated as nutty corners but that sounds just weird – I prefer Nussecken. It’s kinda become a tradition to make these during Christmas in our family and I thought I could share the recipe with you guys. They are truly the best and they will change your life. True Story!
Ingredients for the Pastry:
- 200mg flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 60g grounded almonds
- 70g sugar
- 1 egg
- 125g cold butter
Ingredients for Top:
- 3 table spoons cream
- 150g butter
- 175g sugar
- 3 table spoons honey
- 300g grounded hazel nuts
- Cream
Instructions:
- Knead ingredients for the pastry and keep it cool while you prepare the covering. Later you will roll it out on a baking sheet and cover the top with cream.
- For the covering, dissolve butter, sugar and honey. Add the hazel nuts and boil it up for a short while. Add cream to the mix and stir. Let the mixture cool off and then spread it onto the pastry.
- Baking time: 15 – 20 minutes at 200 – 220 C. Cut the pastry into triangles while still hot.
