We start by preparing a delicious filling in which ground walnuts, with their rich aroma, will play the main role. In a generous bowl, combine the ground walnuts with powdered cinnamon, the 50 g of powdered sugar, and gradually add warm milk, mixing with a spatula or whisk until you obtain a thicker cream that can be easily spread with a knife. This composition will add a note of refinement and an intense flavor to the final dish.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with a pinch of salt until creamy and smooth. Add the egg, oil, the 5 tablespoons of milk, vanilla sugar, and the remaining sugar, continuing to mix well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Now, it's time to incorporate the sifted flour along with the baking powder, mixing gently until the ingredients come together. The resulting dough will be soft and slightly sticky, but don’t worry, it will become perfect once you roll it out.
On a work surface sprinkled with a little flour, roll out the dough into a thin rectangular sheet. Make sure the sheet has an even thickness so that you get a well-baked final product. Once you have the sheet, evenly distribute the walnut filling over the entire surface, using a knife to spread it evenly so that every bite is full of flavor.
Now comes the fun part: roll the dough lengthwise from both ends towards the middle, forming two rolls. After rolling, cut each roll into pieces about 4-5 cm long. Carefully place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are well spaced apart so they have enough room to puff up in the oven.
To give them an appetizing color, brush each piece with a lightly beaten egg yolk mixed with a tablespoon of warm milk. Then, place the tray in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are nicely browned and evenly baked.
After removing them from the oven, let them cool on a wire rack to prevent them from becoming soggy. Finally, generously sprinkle powdered sugar over these treats, transforming them into an irresistible dessert, perfect to be enjoyed alongside a cup of tea or coffee. These walnut-filled rolls are not only tasty but also a true delight for the eyes, promising to become the stars of any festive meal.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with a pinch of salt until creamy and smooth. Add the egg, oil, the 5 tablespoons of milk, vanilla sugar, and the remaining sugar, continuing to mix well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Now, it's time to incorporate the sifted flour along with the baking powder, mixing gently until the ingredients come together. The resulting dough will be soft and slightly sticky, but don’t worry, it will become perfect once you roll it out.
On a work surface sprinkled with a little flour, roll out the dough into a thin rectangular sheet. Make sure the sheet has an even thickness so that you get a well-baked final product. Once you have the sheet, evenly distribute the walnut filling over the entire surface, using a knife to spread it evenly so that every bite is full of flavor.
Now comes the fun part: roll the dough lengthwise from both ends towards the middle, forming two rolls. After rolling, cut each roll into pieces about 4-5 cm long. Carefully place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are well spaced apart so they have enough room to puff up in the oven.
To give them an appetizing color, brush each piece with a lightly beaten egg yolk mixed with a tablespoon of warm milk. Then, place the tray in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are nicely browned and evenly baked.
After removing them from the oven, let them cool on a wire rack to prevent them from becoming soggy. Finally, generously sprinkle powdered sugar over these treats, transforming them into an irresistible dessert, perfect to be enjoyed alongside a cup of tea or coffee. These walnut-filled rolls are not only tasty but also a true delight for the eyes, promising to become the stars of any festive meal.
Ingredients
-250 g ground walnuts -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -130 g powdered sugar -a little warm milk -250 g creamy cheese (quark) or fresh drained cottage cheese mixed with a little sour cream or full-fat yogurt to become creamy or ricotta -5 tablespoons oil -5 tablespoons milk -1 egg -1 pinch of salt -1 packet of vanilla sugar -300 g flour -1 packet of baking powder -1 egg yolk, for brushing -powdered sugar, for decoration