Almond Stollen
An almond-flavored liqueur, amaretto originated in Saronno, Italy, in the 16th century. Its elusive almond flavor is derived from crushed apricot pits. Almonds and apricots are members of the same plant family, and apricot pits have a flavor reminiscent of almonds. Amaretto retains its character in the heat of the oven, making it a perfect flavoring ingredient for baking, especially when used to complement the flavor of almonds. Brandy can be substituted for the amaretto in this recipe.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Apricot | 1 medium (35g) | 17 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Mace | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup slivered blanched almonds
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for sprinkling
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. ground mace
- 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 2 Tbs., melted
- 1/2 lb. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbs. amaretto
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting