Honorable Mention: Kourambiethes (Almond)

This Greek dessert features Blanched almonds, Unsalted butter; softened, Confectioners' sugar, Yolks, Cognac. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 2126.4

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This Greek dessert features Blanched almonds, Unsalted butter; softened, Confectioners' sugar, Yolks, Cognac. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Blanched almonds
1 pound Unsalted butter; softened
1 pound Confectioners' sugar
2 Egg Yolks
3 tablespoon Cognac
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
3 cup Cake flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking powder

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2
Mix dry ingredients together: Unsalted butter; softened, Confectioners' sugar, Cake flour, Baking powder.
3
In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients.
4
Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5
Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
6
Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2126.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 108.7g168%
Saturated Fat 59.2g296%
Cholesterol 244.0mg82%
Sodium 91.3mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 266.2g89%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g28%
Sugars 115.1g
Protein 21.8g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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