Hungarian Lekváros Kifli are delicate crescent-shaped pastries filled with rich fruit jam and dusted with powdered sugar. Made with a buttery, tender dough that melts in your mouth, these traditional cookies are a favorite during Christmas, Easter, and family celebrations. Their flaky texture and sweet fruit filling make them an irresistible Hungarian classic.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Authentic Hungarian family recipe
• Buttery, tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture
• Filled with sweet apricot or plum jam
• Perfect for holidays and afternoon tea
• Easy to freeze and make ahead
• Beautiful bakery-style pastries

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Ingredients

For the Dough

• 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Filling

• 1 cup (300 g) thick apricot jam
• or plum jam (traditional)

For Finishing

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

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Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Rolling pin
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Pastry brush