Walnuts filled with vanilla cream

To prepare this delicious recipe for nuts filled with vanilla cream, we will start by making sure we have all the necessary ingredients at hand. You will need 4 eggs, 200 g of sugar, a pinch of salt, 100 ml of oil, 200 ml of milk, 1 packet of ammonium extinguished in vinegar or lemon juice, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, 500 g of flour, and of course, powdered sugar for decoration.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs together with the sugar and a pinch of salt, using a mixer on medium speed, until the mixture becomes a fine, whitish foam. This step is essential, as the aerated foam will contribute to the fluffy texture of the nuts. Then, gradually add the oil and milk, continuing to mix to obtain a homogeneous composition. Follow with the extinguished ammonium, which will help the dough rise, and the vanilla sugar to add a pleasant aroma.

Once all the wet ingredients are well incorporated, we start adding the flour, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon, until you get a dough that no longer sticks to the walls of the bowl or your hands. After the dough is formed, cover it with a clean towel and let it rest for about 30 minutes. This resting time allows the gluten in the flour to relax, making the dough easier to handle.

After the dough has rested, take small portions and form balls, making sure they are the size of a nut. In the meantime, prepare the baking tray, which should be well heated. It is important to move quickly, as the dough bakes rapidly. Place the balls in the tray and leave them in the preheated oven at low heat for about 1 minute and a half, until they become golden and fluffy.

For the vanilla cream, mix the egg yolks with the sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a bowl. Pour the mixture into a pot over the boiled milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens. Once the cream reaches the desired consistency, let it cool slightly.

After the nuts have completely cooled, fill each half with the vanilla cream, then stick them together, thus forming the nuts. Finally, dust them with sugar and place them on an elegant platter. These filled nuts are ideal to be served on special occasions or simply to indulge alongside a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy every bite and savor the delicious combination of textures and flavors!