Best 7 German Filled Hoernchen Recipes

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"German filled hoernchen," often known as "gefüllte hörnchen," are delectable pastries that have become a beloved treat worldwide. These half-moon-shaped pastries, typically made from a combination of yeast dough, flour, milk, butter, and eggs, are renowned for their soft, flaky texture and a variety of sweet or savory fillings that create a delightful contrast of flavors. Whether you prefer the classic fillings like apple, poppy seed, or plum jam, or if you're adventurous enough to try more unique fillings like quark cream or savory meat, "german filled hoernchen" offer an array of choices to satisfy any palate. Whether you're looking for a delightful breakfast pastry, an afternoon snack, or a special dessert, these pastries are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipes for "german filled hoernchen" that celebrate the diverse flavors and textures of this delightful pastry.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN FILLED HOERNCHEN



German Filled Hoernchen image

"Rich tart pastry of little horns. The filling can also be marmalade, a mixture of raisins or currants with cinnamon and sugar, or chopped hazelnuts with sugar and enough sour or sweet cream to bind the mixture." NOTE: Preparation time includes 1 hour chill time for the dough. From allrecipes.com and posted for ZWT6.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 48 horns, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1/3 cup ground almonds
2/3 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup fruit preserves, any flavor
1 egg yolk, beaten

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar and almonds.
  • Cut in the 2/3 cup butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Add egg, wine, rum and lemon zest. Mix gently until well blended. Adjust the flour if necessary to make a stiff dough.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough briefly, shape into a ball, wrap and chill for at least one hour or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough out to less than 1/4 inch in thickness. Brush with melted butter and cut into triangles about three inches across.
  • Place a dab of jam along one side of each triangle and roll up from the jam end to the point. Seal with a dab of water if necessary.
  • Place pastry horn onto an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with beaten egg yolk.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 29.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1

GERMAN FILLED HOERNCHEN



German Filled Hoernchen image

Rich tart pastry of little horns. The filling can also be marmalade, a mixture of raisins or currants with cinnamon and sugar, or chopped hazelnuts with sugar and enough sour or sweet cream to bind the mixture.

Provided by Elfi

Categories     German Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
⅓ cup superfine sugar
⅓ cup ground almonds
.666 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup fruit preserves, any flavor
1 egg yolk, beaten

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar and almonds. Cut in the 2/3 cup butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add egg, wine, rum and lemon zest. Mix gently until well blended. Adjust the flour if necessary to make a stiff dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough briefly, shape into a ball, wrap and chill for at least one hour or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough out to less than 1/4 inch in thickness. Brush with melted butter and cut into triangles about three inches across. Place a dab of jam along one side of each triangle and roll up from the jam end to the point. Seal with a dab of water if necessary. Place pastry horn onto an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with beaten egg yolk.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 26.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

HäHNCHEN SCHNITZEL (GERMAN PAN FRIED BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Hähnchen schnitzel (German pan fried breaded chicken cutlets) Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
coarse salt
ground pepper
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (made from 3 slices white bread or purchased bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 (6 ounce) chicken cutlets, pounded to an even 1/4 inch thickness
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs (I pulse the bread slices in the food processor to get nice fresh crumbs) and parmesan cheese. Place chicken cutlets between two sheets of waxed paper and beat as thinly as possible with a meat mallet. Dip each cutlet into egg mixture to coat completely, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, patting it on to help it stick. For each 2 cutlets, heat 2 tbsp oil in a large non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Cook 2 cutlets at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken cutlets to an oven-proof platter or pan, and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining cutlets and making the sauce. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels. Heat butter until melted and add wine. Heat 30 seconds and stir in broth and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 2 minutes. Pour broth mixture over cutlets and serve. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

GERMAN FILLED HOERNCHEN



German Filled Hoernchen image

Rich tart pastry of little horns. The filling can also be marmalade, a mixture of raisins or currants with cinnamon and sugar, or chopped hazelnuts with sugar and enough sour or sweet cream to bind the mixture.

Provided by Elfi

Categories     German Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
⅓ cup superfine sugar
⅓ cup ground almonds
.666 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup fruit preserves, any flavor
1 egg yolk, beaten

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar and almonds. Cut in the 2/3 cup butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add egg, wine, rum and lemon zest. Mix gently until well blended. Adjust the flour if necessary to make a stiff dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough briefly, shape into a ball, wrap and chill for at least one hour or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough out to less than 1/4 inch in thickness. Brush with melted butter and cut into triangles about three inches across. Place a dab of jam along one side of each triangle and roll up from the jam end to the point. Seal with a dab of water if necessary. Place pastry horn onto an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with beaten egg yolk.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 26.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

VANILLE HOERNCHEN (GERMAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES)



Vanille Hoernchen (German Christmas Cookies) image

This recipe has been handed down from my great grandmother in Germany. We've had these every Christmas since I can remember and I now make them every year with my kids. They are so delicious.

Provided by Steph Doll

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

210 g flour
90 g ground almonds
180 g butter
90 g sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar together in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Knead by hand until dough comes together.
  • Don't over knead it.
  • Seperate dough into about 30 segments.
  • Form each segment into a half moon or cresent shape.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until they're golden colored.
  • Roll the cookies in the powdered sugar while they're still hot or dust them with the powdered sugar while still on the cookie sheet.
  • It is important that you do this while they're still warm or the sugar won't stick.
  • Put on wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 34.6, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.4

GERMAN FILLED HOERNCHEN



German Filled Hoernchen image

Rich tart pastry of little horns. The filling can also be marmalade, a mixture of raisins or currants with cinnamon and sugar, or chopped hazelnuts with sugar and enough sour or sweet cream to bind the mixture.

Provided by Elfi

Categories     German Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
⅓ cup superfine sugar
⅓ cup ground almonds
.666 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup fruit preserves, any flavor
1 egg yolk, beaten

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar and almonds. Cut in the 2/3 cup butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add egg, wine, rum and lemon zest. Mix gently until well blended. Adjust the flour if necessary to make a stiff dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough briefly, shape into a ball, wrap and chill for at least one hour or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough out to less than 1/4 inch in thickness. Brush with melted butter and cut into triangles about three inches across. Place a dab of jam along one side of each triangle and roll up from the jam end to the point. Seal with a dab of water if necessary. Place pastry horn onto an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with beaten egg yolk.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 26.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GERMAN FILLED HOERNCHEN



German Filled Hoernchen image

Rich tart pastry of little horns. The filling can also be marmalade, a mixture of raisins or currants with cinnamon and sugar, or chopped hazelnuts with sugar and enough sour or sweet cream to bind the mixture.

Provided by Elfi

Categories     German Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
⅓ cup superfine sugar
⅓ cup ground almonds
.666 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup fruit preserves, any flavor
1 egg yolk, beaten

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar and almonds. Cut in the 2/3 cup butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add egg, wine, rum and lemon zest. Mix gently until well blended. Adjust the flour if necessary to make a stiff dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough briefly, shape into a ball, wrap and chill for at least one hour or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough out to less than 1/4 inch in thickness. Brush with melted butter and cut into triangles about three inches across. Place a dab of jam along one side of each triangle and roll up from the jam end to the point. Seal with a dab of water if necessary. Place pastry horn onto an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with beaten egg yolk.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 26.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into even triangles. This will help ensure that the hoernchen bake evenly.
  • Don't overfill the hoernchen. Too much filling will make them difficult to fold and seal.
  • Bake the hoernchen until they are golden brown. This will give them a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.
  • Serve the hoernchen warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

German filled hoernchen are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. Next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or meal, give German filled hoernchen a try!

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