Walnut crescents, often referred to as kipferi in some regions, are a delightful pastry treat that can be enjoyed during various occasions. These delicate and flaky crescents, characterized by their crescent shape and sprinkled with chopped walnuts, have captured the hearts of many dessert enthusiasts. If you're searching for the best recipe to create these delectable walnut crescents, look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the culinary journey of crafting these delightful pastries, unraveling the secrets to achieving that perfect combination of buttery crust and nutty filling. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of shaping these crescents, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks to elevate your baking skills and create walnut crescents that will tantalize your taste buds.
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VANILLA WALNUT CRESCENTS
Friends look forward to receiving a gift of these crescents. They're my all-time favorite cookies. The pastry is tender and flaky, and the vanilla flavor comes through beautifully. -Betty Lawton, Pennington, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk, sour cream and vanilla; add to crumb mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Divide dough into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Combine the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1/4 cup over each circle. Cut each circle into 12 wedges., Roll up each wedge from the wide end and place point side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Whisk egg white until foamy; brush over crescents. Sprinkle with remaining nut mixture., Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
APPLE WALNUT CRESCENTS
A local apple orchard had a cook-off I wanted to enter, so I created these golden cinnamon crescents. They're a snap to assemble with convenient store-bought dough. -Karen Petzold, Vassar, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 16 triangles. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon on each triangle. Place an apple quarter near the short side and roll up. Place in a lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Press walnuts and raisins if desired into top of dough. Drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar. Bake 20-24 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WALNUT CRESCENTS
These flaky little crescents were passed on to me from my grandmother. Flour can vary add more or less depending on moisture in the air. Powdered Sugar is used for rolling. The amount can vary because you can roll as big (producing less in amount)or little (produced many little tasty treats)circles as you want.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Breads
Time 1h25m
Yield 80 crescents, 80 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sift dry ingredients.
- Blend in Crisco or butter/Crisco mixture.
- Dissolve yeast in a little lukewarm water, add to flour mixture.
- lightly beat eggs.
- Add eggs and sour cream.
- Blend well and refrigerate over night. Dough will be moist and airy.
- Filling-Blend all ingredients together.
- To form---Take small (softball size is what I used) pieces of dough and roll out in powdered sugar (using as much sugar as needed about 1/2-1 pound) into a circle.
- Cut into 8 pie slices.
- Put filling on thick side and roll from large end to point.
- You can top the filling with some mini cips if desired.
- Place on a greased cookie sheet or parchment paper and top with cinnamon and sugar mixture adding crushed nuts if desired.
- Bake at 375 Degrees for 20-25 minutes.
CHOCOLATE WALNUT CRESCENTS
I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They're so pretty sprinkled with sugar and drizzled with chocolate. -TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 10-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, walnuts and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Using a floured plain or finely scalloped 2-in. round cookie cutter, cut a semicircle off 1 corner of the dough, forming the inside of a crescent shape. Reposition cutter 1-1/4 in. from inside of crescent; cut cookie, forming a crescent 1-1/4 in. wide at its widest point. Repeat. Chill and reroll scraps if desired., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Sprinkle cookies with confectioners' sugar. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WALNUT CHEESE CRESCENTS
Round out almost any meal with these simple and savory Walnut Cheese Crescents for something special! They just couldn't be much easier to make. Irene McDade - Cumberland, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, onion powder, dill and paprika; set aside. Unroll and separate crescent dough into eight triangles. Brush with butter mixture; sprinkle with walnuts and cheese to within 1/8 in. of edges. , Roll up from the wide end and place point side down 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Curve ends to form crescents. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality walnuts for the best flavor and texture.
- Toast the walnuts before using them to enhance their flavor.
- Chill the dough before baking to prevent it from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set, as they will continue to cook as they cool.
- Dust the cookies with powdered sugar while they are still warm for a classic presentation.
Conclusion:
Walnut crescents are a delicious and festive cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect walnut crescents that will impress your friends and family.
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