Elephant Ears with Pecan Filling
Yield
12 servingsPrep
20 minCook
60 minReady
80 minIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
Cinnamon pecan filling | |||
4 | tablespoons |
butter
softened |
|
½ | cup |
sugar
|
|
½ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
ground |
|
½ | teaspoon |
cardamom seeds
ground |
|
½ | cup |
pecans
coarsely chopped |
|
¼ | cup |
currants
|
|
Pastries | |||
1 | package |
puff pastry
|
* |
1 |
eggs
slightly beaten |
||
sugar
|
* | ||
pecans
coarsely chopped, for garnish |
* |
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
Cinnamon pecan filling | |||
6E+1 | ml |
butter
softened |
|
118 | ml |
sugar
|
|
2.5 | ml |
cinnamon
ground |
|
2.5 | ml |
cardamom seeds
ground |
|
118 | ml |
pecans
coarsely chopped |
|
59 | ml |
currants
|
|
Pastries | |||
1 | each |
puff pastry
|
* |
1 | each |
eggs
slightly beaten |
|
1 | x |
sugar
|
* |
1 | x |
pecans
coarsely chopped, for garnish |
* |
Directions
Cinnamon-Pecan Filling: Beat butter, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in pecans and currants. Set aside.
Pastries: Roll pastry into a 12 inch by 12 inch square; spread filling evenly over pastry; roll up jelly roll fashion.
With a sharp knife, cut into 1 inch pieces, then carefully cut each piece in half but not all the way through.
Spread out the two halves, leaving them attached in center.
Place pastries 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Brush with egg; sprinkle with sugar and pecans.
Place in a hot oven (400f); lower heat immediately to 350f.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
Remove to wire rack; cool.