Indulge in the heavenly deliciousness of Argentinean caramel-filled crescents. These sweet pastries are a popular treat in Argentina and are sure to delight your taste buds. Made with a tender and buttery dough, filled with creamy caramel, and dusted with powdered sugar, these crescents are perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet afternoon snack. Follow this easy recipe to create these delightful Argentinean treats in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup Dulce de Leche (caramel spread)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the cold water to the mixture, stirring with a fork, until the dough comes together.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times to bring it together.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball. Flatten each ball into a disc and wrap them in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take one of the dough discs and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 1/8 inch thick.
- Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the circle into 8 triangles.
- Place a small dollop of Dulce de Leche at the base of each triangle and roll it up towards the narrow end, forming a crescent shape. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each crescent.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
- Once cooled, dust the crescents with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Serve and enjoy!
