How to Make Keufels (Original) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Keufels, also known as Kueflars or Kueflers, are a traditional German pastry that has been enjoyed for generations. These delicious pastries are made with a simple dough and filled with a sweet and tangy fruit compote. Keufels are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee.

What sets Keufels apart from other pastries is the unique shape. They are typically formed into a triangle or rectangle and then twisted to create a beautiful, flaky crust. The fi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup margarine
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup chopped nuts
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen keufels

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups.
  • Mix 1 cup and 2 tablespoons flour, margarine, and cream cheese in a bowl using a fork. Form dough into 24 small balls. Press and shape each ball to form a shell in the prepared muffin cups.
  • Mix brown sugar, nuts, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Spoon mixture into the prepared dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until keufels are lightly browned and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    138 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 91mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 45mg