Cretan Turnovers: Skaltsounia

Name: Cretan Turnovers: Skaltsounia
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters butter; 118 milliliters butter, softened; 3 egg yolks; 2 eggs, beaten; 227 grams feta; 414 milliliters flour; 1 Tbsp fresh mint leaves, crushed; 85 grams mascarpone; 1 Tbsp orange zest; 59 milliliters powdered sugar; 177 milliliters sugar; 59 milliliters walnuts, toasted and crushed

Cretan Turnovers: Skaltsounia might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 11g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 575 calories. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of walnuts, butter, egg yolks, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.

Instructions

Whip the butter until it is light. Whip in the sugar and egg yolks and blend well. Gradually add in the flour until it is smooth and soft.

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Egg Yolk

Butter

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Add more flour if needed.

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All Purpose Flour

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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In a bowl cream together the feta, mascarpone, and eggs.

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Mascarpone

Cream

Egg

Feta Cheese

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Bowl

Add the walnuts, orange zest, mint, and butter and blend well. Set aside.

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Orange Zest

Walnuts

Butter

Mint

Roll out dough on a floured board and cut dough into 3-inch rounds. Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and place it in the center of the circle. Moisten the edges and fold over into a half moon. Seal well.

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