Cuernitos De Mermelada

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 1

Delicious Cuernitos De Mermelada recipe for your next breakfast

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

223

Sugar

12g

Fat

15g

Cuernitos De Mermelada, also known as jam croissants, is a popular pastry in Mexico. These crescent-shaped pastries are filled with pineapple preserves and toasted pecans and are perfect for a delicious morning meal or a delightful afternoon snack. This pastry is an excellent choice for those who love both sweet and savory foods. Traditionally served with a cup of coffee, these pastries are sure to please. The taste of these pastries is often described as a cross between a croissant and a danish, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant.
3.	In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
4.	Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the chilled unsalted butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of ice water.
6.	Gradually mix the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture until the dough comes together.
7.	Divide the dough into 2 pieces, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
8.	Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out into 2 circles (each about 14 inches in diameter).
9.	Spread the pineapple preserves over the dough circles, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
10.	Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the preserves.
11.	Cut each dough circle into 12 triangles (like pizza slices).
12.	Roll up each triangle, starting from the wide end, to form a crescent shape.
13.	Place the crescents on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
14.	Beat the egg whites with a fork until frothy and brush the egg whites over the crescents.
15.	Bake the crescents in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
16.	Allow the crescents to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
17.	Dust the crescents with sifted powdered sugar before serving.

PROS

Cuernitos De Mermelada is perfectly sweetened and comes with pineapple preserves and toasted pecans that will excite your taste buds.
An excellent choice for a breakfast pastry or light dessert.

CONS

High in calories, high sugar content because of the pineapple preserves, and contain nuts, which can trigger allergies in some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this pastry is not particularly healthy, the pecans offer many health benefits, like containing healthy fats and being a good source of plant protein. They can also reduce inflammation and help lower the risk of heart disease.

	1 1/2 cups pecans
	2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 cup unsalted butter , chilled
	2 large eggs , yolks and whites separated
	4 tablespoons ice water ( less may be needed )
	3/4 cup pineapple preserves
	1 cup powdered sugar , sifted