This delicious pastry features a tender and flavorful shortcrust base made from a blend of flour, eggs, butter, and a hint of lemon zest, giving it a subtle citrus flavor. The dough is chilled for optimal texture, then rolled out and filled with a rich and indulgent Nutella spread and crunchy walnuts. The pastry is shaped as shown in the video, creating an attractive and tempting dessert. Baked until golden at a moderate temperature, this pastry is a perfect combination of a buttery crust with a sweet and nutty filling.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Rich Nutella Filling: Offers a chocolatey and nutty flavor that’s irresistible.
- Buttery Shortcrust: The dough is tender and delicately flavored with lemon zest.
- Crunch of Walnuts: Adds texture and depth to the filling.
- Versatile and Easy to Make: Perfect for an afternoon treat, a special dessert, or as a snack.
- Attractive Presentation: The pastry is not only tasty but also pleasing to the eye.
Ingredients:
- 400 g flour
- 3 eggs
- 100 g butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
- Salt to taste
For the Filling:
- Nutella
- Walnuts
Directions:
- Mix flour, eggs, butter, baking soda, lemon zest, and salt to form a dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
- Roll out the chilled dough and shape it as shown in the video.
- Spread Nutella over the dough and sprinkle with walnuts.
- Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 35 minutes.
Enjoy this delightful Nutella and Walnut Filled Shortcrust Pastry, a sweet treat that’s sure to please any palate! 😋🍫🍋✨
