Ingredients

1 teaspoon dried yeast
3 tablespoons lukewarm milk
2 1/2 cups flour , all purpose
3 tablespoons canola oil ( another would do fine )
4 tablespoons butter , melted
1 egg
2 tablespoons instant coffee , dissolved in 1 tbs hot water
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces butter
4 ounces flour
7 ounces sugar
1 ounce vanilla sugar ( just add a little vanilla to plain sugar )
3 ounces almonds , ground
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
1 lb ripe apricot , halved and stoned ( if you have none , peach , nectarine or mango will due ... .if you use dried , just eyeball it as 1 lb wo )
Austrian Coffee and Apricot Pudding is a classic dessert that combines a yeast dough base with fresh apricots and an almond mixture. The addition of coffee liqueur gives this recipe a rich, coffee flavor. This pudding is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream. The dessert is perfect for summer evenings with family and friends. Although the recipe requires some baking experience and takes some time to prepare, the end result is worth it.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk. Set aside for 5 minutes.
2.In a large mixing bowl add flour, canola oil, melted butter, egg, instant coffee, and sugar. Mix well.
3.Add the yeast mixture and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4.Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rest for an hour.
5.In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in flour, vanilla sugar, ground almonds, and coffee liqueur.
6.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
7.Roll out the dough on a floured surface, roughly 1/4 inch thick. Place on a greased baking sheet.
8.Add the apricots and almond mixture onto the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
9.Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

This Austrian Coffee and Apricot Pudding recipe is a perfect dessert to impress guests.

The combination of apricots and almonds gives this pudding a unique flavor and texture.

CONS

This recipe calls for a long preparation time and requires some baking experience.

Due to the high sugar and fat content, this dessert should be eaten in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apricots are a good source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, C, and potassium.
The almonds in this recipe contain healthy fats, fiber and can help reduce cholesterol levels.

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