Cooking with Baba making Serbian Kiflice filled with apricot jam. Sweet pastries.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are often more accessible and can be less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.

Add sour cream and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large circle.

Cut the dough into wedges, like a pizza, about 8-12 pieces.

Place a small amount of walnut filling at the base of each wedge.

Roll each wedge from the base to the tip, forming a crescent shape.

Place the rolled kiflice on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with a beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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