Description
Sweet Austrian Vanillekipferl kisses crescent-shaped cookies with rich kirsch essence, melting delicately on winter palates. Festive European pastry craft promises delightful moments that connect you directly to alpine holiday traditions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) ground almonds
- 2 cups (480 ml) fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter (softened)
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) granulated sugar (for cookies)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) granulated sugar (for cherry compote)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch
Instructions
- Craft a delicate vanilla almond dough by blending flour, ground almonds, sugar, and vanilla extract with softened butter until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Shape the dough into elegant crescent-shaped cookies, ensuring uniform size and gentle curves.
- Arrange the crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow proper heat circulation.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until the edges transform into a delicate golden hue, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the fragile cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, preserving their tender texture.
- Prepare the cherry compote by combining fresh cherries with sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent scorching and encourage gradual thickening.
- Remove the compote from heat and let it cool to room temperature, allowing flavors to meld.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until it develops sturdy, glossy peaks that hold their shape.
- Construct elegant layers in individual serving glasses by alternating Vanillekipferl cookies with rich cherry compote and billowing whipped cream.
- Create multiple layers, ensuring each component is evenly distributed for a harmonious flavor profile.
- Embellish the dessert with additional crescent cookies and fresh cherries as a final artistic touch.
Notes
- Swap ground almonds with gluten-free flour alternatives for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals to make the dessert more inclusive.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie version that maintains delightful flavor profiles.
- Prevent cookie burning by rotating baking sheet halfway through cooking and using parchment paper for even heat distribution.
- Create dairy-free variations by substituting butter with coconut oil and using coconut whipped cream instead of traditional heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg