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Chavoulia (Cypriot sweet turnovers)

Small turnovers of thin pastry filled with almonds, sugar and cinnamon, traditionally prepared at Easter. They have a sweet, fragrant taste and a melting texture.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

520 kcal per serving

Protein
12.7 g
Carbohydrates
46.4 g
of which sugars
12 g
Fat
30 g
Fiber
5.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rub the flour with the cold butter and salt until the texture is crumbly.
  2. Gradually add the egg and cold water, then form a smooth dough.
  3. Let the dough rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  4. Mix the almonds, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter for the filling.
  5. Roll out the dough thinly and cut discs about 8 cm across.
  6. Place a spoonful of filling in the centre, fold into a half-moon and seal the edges.
  7. Bake at 180 °C for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden, then dust with icing sugar.

Variations and tips

Walnut version. Replace half of the almonds with chopped walnuts.

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Original Ecomely recipe.