Israeli-inspired Budapestbakelse

Ingredients

This Israeli-inspired Budapestbakelse recipe incorporates Middle Eastern flavors and ingredients to give it a unique twist. The traditional Swedish Budapestbakelse is typically made with vanilla cream and berries, while this Israeli adaptation features a creamy filling made with pistachios, dates, and aromatic spices like cardamom and cinnamon. The addition of honey and crushed pistachios as toppings further enhances the Middle Eastern influence. We alse have the original recipe for Budapestbakelse, so you can check it out.

• 2 sheets of puff pastry 2 sheets of puff pastry
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (75g) shelled pistachios, chopped 1/2 cup (75g) shelled pistachios, chopped
• 1/2 cup (85g) dates, pitted and chopped 1/2 cup (85g) dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Honey, for drizzling Honey, for drizzling
• Crushed pistachios, for garnish Crushed pistachios, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 24g, 12g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 30g, 12g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2.
   Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into rectangles of equal size.
3. 3.
   Place the pastry rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. 4.
   Bake the pastry in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
5. 5.
   In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
6. 6.
   Fold in the chopped pistachios, dates, cardamom, and cinnamon into the whipped cream.
7. 7.
   Once the puff pastry rectangles have cooled, slice them horizontally to create a top and bottom layer.
8. 8.
   Spread a generous amount of the pistachio and date cream mixture onto the bottom layer of each pastry rectangle.
9. 9.
   Place the top layer of the pastry rectangles over the cream mixture.
10. 10.
    Drizzle honey over the top layer and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
11. 11.
    Serve the Israeli-inspired Budapestbakelse chilled and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Pistachios — Make sure to use shelled pistachios for this recipe. If you prefer a more intense flavor, you can lightly toast the pistachios before chopping them.
• Dates — Choose soft and plump dates for the best texture and sweetness. If your dates are dry, you can soak them in warm water for a few minutes to soften them before chopping.

Tips & Tricks

• To save time, you can use store-bought puff pastry instead of making it from scratch.
• For a more pronounced Middle Eastern flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg to the cream mixture.
• If you prefer a sweeter dessert, you can drizzle additional honey over the assembled Budapestbakelse before serving.
• Serve the Budapestbakelse chilled for the best taste and texture.
• This dessert can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving.

Serving advice

Israeli-inspired Budapestbakelse is best served chilled. Cut it into individual portions and serve on dessert plates or platters. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios for an extra touch of elegance.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation of Israeli-inspired Budapestbakelse, you can dust a light layer of powdered sugar over the top layer of the pastry rectangles before drizzling with honey. This will create a beautiful contrast and add a touch of sophistication to the dessert.