Best 2 Walnut Cups Recipes

Are you looking for a delectable snack or perfect dessert recipe that is sure to impress your friends and family? Look no further than walnut cups! With their crunchy and buttery crust made from walnuts, paired with a variety of delectable fillings, walnut cups offer a unique and unforgettable taste experience. Whether you prefer a creamy chocolate ganache, a tangy lemon curd, or a refreshing fruit filling, the versatility of walnut cups makes them a perfect treat for any occasion.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

STEPHANIE SCHRADER'S WALNUT CUPS

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Categories Cookies Dessert Bake Cream Cheese Walnut Winter Gourmet

Yield Makes 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup), unsalted butter, softened, plus 1 tablespoon, melted and cooled
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped fine

Steps:

In the bowl of an electric mixer cream 1 stick of the butter with the cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy, add the flour and the salt, and beat the mixture until it forms a dough. Form the dough into a disk and chill it, wrapped in plastic wrap, for 30 minutes. Press rounded teaspoons of the dough into thirty-six 1/8-cup muffin tins and work the dough evenly onto the bottoms and up the sides of the tins to form 1/8-inch-shells.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a bowl whisk together the egg, the brown sugar, the melted butter, and the vanilla until the mixture is combined well. Divide the filling among the shells, sprinkle it with the walnuts, and bake the walnut cups in the middle of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crusts are golden. Let the cookies cool in the tins on racks for 10 minutes, remove them from the tins carefully, and let them cool completely on the racks. The walnut cups may be made 2 months in advance and kept frozen in airtight containers.

WALNUT CUPS

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Categories Cookies Nut Dessert

Yield 48 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups Flour
1/2 lb butter ( softened)
6 oz cream cheese ( softened)
3 eggs beaten
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

1st make dough - mix all together and roll into 48 balls - press each ball into mini cup pans - do not grease the pan 2nd make filling - Mix all ingredients together - spoon into dough cups - Bake 350F for 35-40 minutes - Cool

Tips:

For a more intense walnut flavor, toast the walnuts before using them.
If you don't have any cream cheese, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt.
To make the filling ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
If you want to make the cups ahead of time, simply fill them with the filling and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Then, bake them just before serving.
To make the cups gluten-free, use gluten-free bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Walnut cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different walnut cup recipes that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give walnut cups a try.