gram's hungarian kiffle
(2 ratings)
This is a recipe handed down from generation to generation originating in Hungary. When I make them I double the recipe, and use a variety of different fillings. We only make these at Christmas to give out as gifts with our other varies goodies we make, they're great for parties and gatherings, as well
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(2 ratings)
yield
5 dozen ~ depending on size Kiffle you make
cook time
15 Min
Ingredients For gram's hungarian kiffle
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2 - 8oz pkgcream cheese
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1 cbutter, unsalted - no substitutions
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2 call purpose flour
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1/2 cpowdered sugar, sifted
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1/2 tspsalt
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3/4 cfilling, your choice: crushed nut, poppyseed, lekvar (prune butter), applebutter, apricot ~any fruit filling works, etc. i usually make a variety
How To Make gram's hungarian kiffle
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11) Cream butter and cream cheese till fluffy; gradually blending in sugar.
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22) Stir together flour and salt, stir into a creamed mixture. OR...like me, you could just use a food processor for this step to form the dough.
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33) Divide in half and roll with your hands to form a "Ball" and Cover; chilling dough several hours or overnight. Be advised; the less you handle the dough the more delicate and flakier it will be when it's baked.
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44) On lightly floured surface, roll each portion into rectangles, THEN cut them down into about 2 1/2-inch squares. (There WILL be "odd triangle" sizes left. You'll USE them too! - Kiffles are a ROLLED, 'cresent-shape".)
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55) Place a dollop (about one rounded teaspoon) of filling in the center of each square.
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66) Lift up two diagonal corners of the dough to center, pinching together to seal into crescents.
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77) Preheat oven to 375°.
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88) Place dough on ungreased cookie sheet. (I'd STILL spray them with BUTTER FLAVORED PAM! - Better 'safe' than STUCK!) Bake till firm until golden brown (about 12-15 minutes).
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99) Cool on wire racks. Sift powdered sugar over slightly warm pastries.
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1010) Store loosely covered in a cool dry place.
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