Cream Filberts Recipes

CREAM FILBERTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture. , Roll heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; press a hazelnut into each and reshape balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla until smooth; dip tops of cookies in glaze. Sprinkle with sugar.

FILBERT CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, blue cheese, butter, onion, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl using an electric mixer or in a food processor until thoroughly blended. Stir in finely chopped filberts.
• Divide mixture into 2 balls using wet hands. Wrap balls in waxed paper and refrigerate until cool and firm, about 1 hour. Smooth and shape; roll firmly in chopped filberts. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 1 hour. Garnish each cheese ball with 1 cherry half and parsley 1 hour before serving.

COFFEE FILBERT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium low heat combine milk and ground filberts, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
• While milk is heating, beat yolks and sugar together.
• After milk comes to a boil, strain a small amount into yolk/sugar mixture and stir to combine. Strain remaining milk into yolks, blending throughly. Discard solids.
• Return all to saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add cream, coffee and vanilla. Remove from heat.
• Chill until cool (2-4 hours).
• Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Add the chopped filberts near the end of processing time.
• Freeze solid before serving.