Nussgipfel

Delight your taste buds with these buttery, golden Nussgipfel—a Swiss-inspired pastry that combines a soft, flaky dough with a luscious walnut-honey filling. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, these crescent-shaped delights boast a rich blend of warm cinnamon, vanilla, and finely chopped walnuts enveloped in a tender yeast dough. Each pastry is baked to perfection, brushed with milk for a glossy finish, and dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness. With a prep time of under an hour and a second rise for irresistible fluffiness, Nussgipfel is a crowd-pleaser that's deceptively simple to make. Whether served alongside a hot coffee or as a dessert centerpiece, this nut-filled pastry promises to bring a touch of European charm to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 30 grams Sugar
• 150 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 milliliters Warm milk
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 1 Egg yolk
• 150 grams Walnuts
• 50 grams Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 Egg white
• 1 tablespoon Milk (for brushing)
• 10 grams Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.

Step 2

Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture, using your fingers to rub it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 4

Add the yeast mixture and the egg yolk to the flour mixture and knead into a smooth dough.

Step 5

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

While the dough is rising, prepare the nut filling. Finely chop the walnuts and combine them with honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and the egg white until well mixed.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, approximately 30x40 cm.

Step 8

Spread the nut filling evenly over the dough.

Step 9

Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a log and cut into 8 equal pieces.

Step 10

Shape each piece into a crescent and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 11

Cover the pastries with a cloth and let them rise again for 20 minutes.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Step 13

Brush the crescents with milk and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 14

Allow the nussgipfel to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(827.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3467.7

Total Fat 236.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 70.8g
Cholesterol 527.1mg	0%
Sodium 2515.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 305.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 92.8g
Protein 62.9g	0%

Vitamin D 69.6IU	0%
Calcium 448.4mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 1426.6mg	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: 59.1%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 33.9%