Best 5 Almond Filled Butterhorns Recipes

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Almond-filled butterhorns are a delightful pastry treat that combine the rich, nutty flavor of almonds with the flaky layers of a buttery croissant. Originating from Austria, these delectable pastries are a staple of Viennese cuisine and have gained popularity worldwide. This article presents a collection of recipes for almond-filled butterhorns, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert.

Whether you prefer a traditional recipe that stays true to the original Austrian version or a more modern interpretation with unique flavor combinations, this article has something for every palate. From a classic almond filling to variations that incorporate ingredients like chocolate, cinnamon, and berries, these recipes provide a range of options to satisfy your sweet cravings.

These recipes are carefully crafted to guide you through the process of making almond-filled butterhorns, from preparing the dough to shaping and baking the pastries. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, even novice bakers can create these delicious treats in their own kitchens.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these scrumptious almond-filled butterhorns. Indulge in the harmonious blend of flavors and textures as you bite into these flaky pastries, filled with the sweet and nutty goodness of almonds. Your taste buds will thank you!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BUTTERHORNS



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These butterhorns are the ones my Grandma makes for every holiday and special occasion. They're cute little sweet rolls topped with a vanilla glaze.

Provided by Pinch of Yum - adapted from Grandma R's recipe

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
12 oz. cottage cheese
2 sticks butter/margarine
dash of salt
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbs. butter/margarine
2 tbs. milk
1 tsp. almond flavoring

Steps:

  • Beat cottage cheese and butter together. Add in flour and salt. Mix together and refrigerate overnight.
  • Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll out each part like pie dough, and cut into 12 pie shaped wedges. Roll big end to little end.
  • Bake on greased cookie sheet and 350 for 30 minutes. Cool.
  • Mix frosting ingredients together (sugar through almond flavoring) and spread on cooled crescents.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Sugar 4.9 g, Sodium 51.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg

SWISS BUTTERHORNS



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My husband and I like to entertain at breakfast, and we're always looking for new recipes. So I was thrilled when my daughter shared this butterhorn recipe with me. They're so rich, light and easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

DOUGH:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup cold butter
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
FILLING:
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE (optional):
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and sour cream; shape into a ball. Chill several hours or overnight. , Divide dough into thirds. On a well-floured surface, roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Combine filling ingredients. Sprinkle a third of the filling over each circle. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll each wedge, starting at the wide end. Place on greased baking sheets with points down. , Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 15-18 minutes. Make glaze if desired. Combine all ingredients and spread on warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts :

BUTTERHORNS



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To DIE for, buttery crescent rolls that divide up the work between two days. This yeast-raised dough may be kept in the refrigerator, and used over a period of 2 weeks! So you can make them fresh when you like.

Provided by CPSC

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 10h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup butter
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
5 ½ cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Crumble the compressed yeast into a small bowl, and mix in 2 teaspoons of sugar. Set aside. In a small saucepan, heat milk until a skin forms on the top. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Place 1 cup of butter and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar into a large bowl. Pour the hot milk over them, and stir until butter is melted. Let the mixture cool to just above body temperature. Beat in the eggs, one at a time mixing well after each one, then stir in the yeast mixture. Add 3 cups of flour, and mix until well blended. Gradually mix in the remaining flour, mixing as well as you can. The dough will be sticky. Cover the bowl with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • After the dough has risen, punch down, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Divide the dough into four pieces. Use one piece at a time, leaving the rest in the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, roll the piece of dough out into a 12 inch circle. Spread about 2 tablespoons of butter over the surface. Cut into 8 wedges, as you would a pizza. Roll each wedge starting at the wide end, and ending at the point. Place onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, and bend the ends so that they are crescent shaped. Cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled. This will take about 2 hours because the dough is cold.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 291.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

BUTTERHORNS



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Butterhorns fall into two camps: savory or sweet. These are the latter, filled with a tender mince of nuts and topped with an almond-flavored frosting. Sweet butterhorns are a favorite of the in-house bakeries at the Bavarian Inn and Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, the two big all-you-can-eat chicken dinner restaurants in Frankenmuth, Mich. This recipe comes from Dorothy Zehnder, a founder of the Bavarian Inn. Tucking in the corners of each butterhorn before rolling helps contain the filling during baking.

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Time 1h45m

Yield 36 butterhorns

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups/512 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/227 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, plus more for greasing the pan
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon/20 grams active dry or instant yeast
1 1/4 cups/284 grams lukewarm whole milk
4 egg yolks, well beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups/320 grams light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup/70 grams finely chopped almonds or walnuts
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons/15 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups/170 grams confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon/14 grams unsalted butter, melted
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup/70 grams finely chopped walnuts or almonds, to garnish

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Combine flour, butter, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut butter into flour, until the butter is the size of small peas.
  • In a medium bowl, stir the yeast into the lukewarm milk, then add beaten egg yolks and almond extract. Pour yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir lightly, handling as gently as pie crust, until the shaggy mass comes together in a sticky ball. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Make the filling: The day you plan to bake the butterhorns, combine the sugar, almonds, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, flour and almond extract in a separate medium bowl. It should resemble a wet sand with bits of nuts. If the filling is dry, add another tablespoon of cream. Set aside.
  • Assemble the butterhorns: Lightly grease 3 baking sheets. Remove pastry dough from the refrigerator and divide dough into three equal rounds (about 13 ounces/365 grams each). Keep the other rounds refrigerated while you work with one piece. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 16-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Cut each circle into 12 wedges, like you're cutting a pizza. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling just inside the curved edge of the wedge, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  • Fold the closest two corners over the filling to avoid leakage, then roll tightly all the way up to the point. (It should look like a little croissant.) Arrange pieces on a greased pan 2 inches apart, 12 butterhorns per pan, making sure that the point is tucked under to prevent it from unrolling while rising. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds. Let horns rise, uncovered, in a warm location until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • About 30 minutes before you're ready to bake, heat the oven to 365 degrees and make the frosting: Combine confectioners' sugar, melted butter, heavy cream and almond extract in a large bowl, and mix until creamy and spreadable. Cover and set aside.
  • Bake butterhorns for 12 to 15 minutes, until a light brown. Frost while still warm, and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

BUTTERHORNS



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This recipe is an unusual but delicious way to use cottage cheese. Friends of ours make these every year for a party that follows our fall cattle drive. They are so delicious they're always the first food to disappear.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
Dash salt
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cheese until blended; Combine flour and salt; gradually add to cheese mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide ends and place point side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Combine the frosting ingredients. Spread over warm rolls. Cool completely; store in covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prep all your ingredients. This will make the process smoother and prevent any scrambling later on.
  • Use room-temperature butter: This will make it easier to mix and cream together with the sugar. If your butter is too cold, it will be difficult to work with and may cause the dough to be crumbly.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the dough to hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the butterhorns until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a delicious, caramelized flavor.
  • Let the butterhorns cool before filling them: This will prevent the filling from melting and making the butterhorns soggy.
  • Use a variety of fillings: You can use any type of filling you like, such as almond paste, Nutella, or jam. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.

Conclusion:

Almond-filled butterhorns are a delicious and festive pastry that is perfect for any occasion. With their flaky, buttery crust and sweet, almond filling, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these butterhorns a try. You won't be disappointed.

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