Best 3 Hungarian Kiffles Recipes

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Hungarian Kiffles, also known as kifli, are a traditional Hungarian pastry that is often enjoyed during the holiday season. These crescent-shaped pastries are made with a yeast-based dough that is filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. Kiffles can be baked or fried, and they are often dusted with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar before serving. They are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed anytime.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HUNGARIAN KIFFLES



Hungarian Kiffles image

This is the real deal, direct from my Hungarian descendants. These yummy, delicate cookies are just the right amount of sweetness and are absolutely addicting! Simple ingredients, but do take some work, but well worth it! Always a holiday favorite!

Provided by Rach

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Hungarian

Time 8h25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound butter, softened
1 pound cream cheese, softened
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 pound walnuts, ground
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer until pale yellow and creamy. Gradually add 2 cups flour to butter mixture until the dough is too thick for the mixer. Stir remaining 2 cups flour into the butter mixture by hand and knead until dough falls off hands easily. Roll dough into a ball, place in bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Stir walnuts and sugar together in a bowl. Pour milk into walnut mixture and stir to form a paste.
  • Turn dough onto a floured work surface and roll to desired thickness. Cut dough into 2-inch squares. Place about 1 teaspoon walnut filling in the center of each square. Roll the dough from 1 corner to the other corner around the walnut filling and transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 110.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

HUNGARIAN KIFFLES COOKIE FILLING/NUT FILLING



Hungarian Kiffles Cookie filling/Nut Filling image

Found a JAP cook (Deb Crane) who also makes/posted the Hungarian Kiffles cookie recipe. This is an old, handed down recipe that comes from Hungary, and is a traditional Christmas cookie as it often made in cold weather. It's a light cookie, and often becomes very addictive and gets rave reviews. The fillings vary, but I...

Provided by Morcash Sweat

Categories     Cookies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 c milk (plus enough to make into a wet paste)
3 Tbsp margarine or butter (heaping spoonfuls)
3 dash(es) cinnamon
3 c ground nuts (pecans)
1/2 to 1 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat on stove until mixture thickens a little and is heated throughout. It is really done once it thickens up. **If mixture is too thick, add small amounts of milk to make mixture into a wet stiff paste consistency.

HUNGARIAN KIFFLES COOKIES/DATE NUT FILLING



Hungarian Kiffles Cookies/Date Nut Filling image

Hungarian Kiffle Cookies are a light, traditional cookie that has equal parts butter and cream cheese. Yum! Kiffles, Kipflees, Kifli are all variations on the spelling. They're an addictive cookie and can be filled with many variations; although they're made usually in a cold environment. The dough is more workable then...

Provided by Morcash Sweat

Categories     Cookies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 c dates (cut fine)
1/2 c water
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c chopped nuts (pecans)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dates with sugar and water. Cook over low heat until thick, stirring constantly (about 5 minutes).
  • 2. Add 1/2 cup nuts and mix well.
  • 3. ***Add a little more water to filling if needed, to make a soft paste consistency.

Tips:

  • Keep the dough cold: This will help prevent the kifles from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Roll the dough out thinly: This will help to ensure that the kifles are crispy.
  • Brush the kifles with egg wash before baking: This will help to give them a golden brown color.
  • Bake the kifles until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the kifles cool before filling them: This will help to prevent the filling from making the dough soggy.
  • Use your favorite filling: The most popular fillings are poppy seed, walnut, and apricot preserves, but you can use any filling you like.
  • Dust the kifles with powdered sugar before serving: This will add a touch of sweetness and make them look more festive.

Conclusion:

Hungarian kifles are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of different fillings. Whether you are looking for a traditional Hungarian treat or a new holiday favorite, Hungarian kifles are sure to please.

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