Description
Knusprig-zarte Nusstaschen mit goldbrauner Kruste, gefüllt mit fein gemahlenen Haselnüssen und einer süßen Vanillenote. Buttrig, nussig und leicht knusprig – ein unwiderstehlicher Genuss für jeden Bissen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g Mehl
- 225 g Haselnüsse, gemahlene
- 125 g Zucker
- 1 Pck. Vanillezucker
- 1 Prise Salz
- 1 Ei
- 200 g Margarine
- 2 Eiweiß
- 100 g Puderzucker
- 100 g Haselnüsse (grob gehackt)
- 100 g Walnüsse (grob gehackt)
- 100 g Schokodekor (Schokotröpfchen)
- Puderzucker zum Bestäuben
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the shortcrust pastry (Mürbeteig). In a large mixing bowl, combine 300 g of flour, 100 g of the ground hazelnuts, 125 g of sugar, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Add 1 whole egg and 200 g of softened margarine to the dry mixture. Using your hands or a mixer with a dough hook attachment, knead the ingredients together until a smooth, firm dough forms. The dough should be pliable but not sticky. If it feels too soft, add a little more flour.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or cover it with a kitchen towel and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes. This resting period helps the dough to firm up and makes it easier to roll out later.
- While the dough is chilling, prepare the filling. In a clean mixing bowl, beat 2 egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. This means when you lift the beaters, the egg whites hold a firm shape without collapsing.
- Gradually sift in 100 g of powdered sugar into the stiff egg whites while continuing to beat gently, until the mixture is glossy and well combined. This will sweeten and stabilize the egg white mixture.
- Carefully fold 125 g of ground hazelnuts into the sweetened egg white mixture with a spatula, using a gentle folding motion to keep the mixture airy and light. Set this filling aside.
- Next, prepare the nut and chocolate topping. In a separate bowl, combine 100 g of roughly chopped hazelnuts, 100 g of roughly chopped walnuts, and 100 g of chocolate decor (small chocolate drops). Mix well to evenly distribute the nuts and chocolate pieces.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (approximately 390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough evenly to a thickness of about 3-5 millimeters. Use a round cookie cutter or a drinking glass with a diameter of approximately 7 cm to cut out circles from the dough.
- Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few centimeters apart to allow for expansion.
- On each dough circle, place about 1 teaspoon of the prepared egg white and ground hazelnut filling in the center, spreading it slightly but leaving a border around the edge.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of the nut and chocolate mixture on top of the egg white filling, ensuring good coverage for a crunchy, flavorful bite.
- Fold each dough circle in half over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Important: do not press the edges tightly shut; leave them slightly open to allow steam to escape and to create the characteristic look of Nusstaschen (nut pockets).
- Place the prepared Nusstaschen on the baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes. Bake until the pastry edges turn a light golden brown and the filling is set.
- After baking, remove the Nusstaschen from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. This cooling step helps the filling to firm up and prevents breakage when handling.
- Once cooled, dust the Nusstaschen generously with powdered sugar to add a sweet finishing touch and enhance their appearance before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh nuts and high-quality chocolate drops. You can store the baked Nusstaschen in an airtight container for up to one week. The filling can be varied by adding a pinch of cinnamon or using different nuts according to your preference. Leaving the pockets slightly open prevents sogginess and creates a delightful texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Gebäck Rezepte
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Portionen
- Calories: 300-400
- Sugar: 11-16g
- Sodium: 500-800mg
- Fat: 12-20g
- Saturated Fat: 4-8g
- Carbohydrates: 40-50g
- Fiber: 2-5g
- Protein: 15-25g
- Cholesterol: 60-100mg