Hazelnut Pithiviers

💛 A classic French dessert featuring buttery puff pastry filled with a rich hazelnut cream. Perfect for sharing at any gathering or as an indulgent treat! 🌰✨

📝 Ingredients:

Serves 4

• 🥐 2 sheets of rolled puff pastry (for a small mold)
• 🌰 100g ground hazelnuts
• 🧈 100g softened butter
• 🍬 100g granulated sugar
• 🥚 1 egg
• 🥚 1 egg yolk
• 🌾 1 teaspoon potato starch

📋 Directions:

1. Prepare the Hazelnut Cream:
   • In a bowl, beat the 🧈 softened butter with the 🍬 sugar until smooth.
   • Stir in the 🥚 egg, 🌰 ground hazelnuts, and 🌾 potato starch until fully combined.
2. Assemble the Pithiviers:
   • Unroll one sheet of 🥐 puff pastry and place it on a baking tray.
   • Spread the hazelnut cream over the pastry, leaving a 2cm (3/4 inch) border.
   • Brush the edges with the 🥚 egg yolk.
   • Cover with the second sheet of pastry, pressing the edges together to seal. Pinch the edges firmly.
3. Decorate and Bake:
   • Brush the top of the pastry with the remaining 🥚 egg yolk.
   • Using the blunt side of a knife, score a decorative rosette pattern on the surface. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a finished look.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
4. Serve:
   • Allow the Pithiviers to cool slightly before serving. Slice and enjoy this buttery, nutty delight!

📊 Nutritional Information:

• ⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
• 🔥 Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• 🔥 Kcal: High (a delightful indulgence!)
• 🍽️ Servings: 4

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