Netherlands cuisine
Gevulde speculaas
Indulge in the rich, crumbly layers of Gevulde Speculaas, a Dutch delight perfect for any sweet craving.
Gevulde speculaas is a traditional Dutch pastry filled with almond paste and spices, offering a delightful balance of crunchy exterior and soft, creamy interior. Perfect paired with a steaming cup of coffee or tea.
Method
- 1
Mix the self-rising flour, sugar, speculaas spice mix and salt. Add the butter and milk and knead into a firm ball of dough. Start with 6 tablespoons of milk, if the dough is too stiff you can add more milk.
- 2
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. You can process and bake it immediately, but the flavor will be much better if you let it rest.
- 3
Mix the almond paste with half of the beaten egg and knead well. This makes it easier to work with and gives it a better and tastier texture.
- 4
Take half of the dough and roll it out to 20 x 20 cm. Place in a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Spread the almond paste mixture evenly. Roll out the remaining dough and place on top of the almond paste.
- 5
Brush the top with the remaining beaten egg. Garnish with almonds and top with another layer of egg wash.
- 6
Bake the filled speculaas for 40 minutes at 180°C/350℉ (conventional oven) or until done.
FAQ
Is «Gevulde speculaas» gluten-free?
It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Gevulde speculaas»?
One serving has 1236 kcal, 109.9 g carbs, 28.8 g protein and 76.8 g fat. The recipe makes 4 servings.
Is «Gevulde speculaas» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
High carb load. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.