Kifles Nut Rolls or Horns

Delight your taste buds with Kifles Nut Rolls or Horns, a classic Eastern European pastry bursting with buttery, flaky layers and a sweet, nutty filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an everyday indulgence, these crescent-shaped treats start with a rich dough made from all-purpose flour, butter, and cream cheese, which is chilled for ease of rolling. Inside, a flavorful mixture of ground walnuts, sugar, and vanilla creates an irresistible filling. Baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, these kifles offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a touch of sweetness in every bite. With their elegant appearance and timeless flavor, these nut horns are a must-try for lovers of traditional baked goods.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 48

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 2 Egg yolks
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 cups Ground walnuts
• 4 tbsp Milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Add the cream cheese and egg yolks to the flour mixture, and mix until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball, then divide it into four equal portions. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Step 3

While the dough chills, prepare the filling by mixing the granulated sugar, ground walnuts, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture combines and sets aside.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.

Step 6

Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 triangular wedges, like slicing a pizza.

Step 7

Place about 1 teaspoon of the nut filling at the wider end of each triangle. Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle toward the pointed end, forming crescent shapes.

Step 8

Place the rolled kifles on the prepared baking sheet, with the pointed ends tucked underneath to prevent unrolling. Repeat with the remaining dough portions and filling.

Step 9

Bake the kifles in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and flaky.

Step 10

Allow the kifles to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, dust the kifles generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1260.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5550.3

Total Fat 267.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 622.3mg	0%
Sodium 67.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 735.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 342.2g
Protein 94.3g	0%

Vitamin D 62.6IU	0%
Calcium 444.8mg	0%
Iron 30.2mg	0%
Potassium 1735.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 51.4%