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Eccles Cakes Recipe (British Pastry)

Traditional British pastry filled with currants and spices.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup currants
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 lb puff pastry
  • 1 egg white beaten
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Mix currants, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg, and melted butter in a bowl.
  3. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 4-inch circles.
  4. Place a spoonful of the currant mixture in the center of each circle.
  5. Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal.
  6. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down.
  7. Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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