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Engadiner Nusstorte

A classic Swiss walnut tart from the Engadine: buttery shortcrust pastry filled with a rich honey-caramel walnut filling. Sweet, nutty, and perfect with coffee or tea.

🇨🇭 Switzerland$$$

Paxlava

Azerbaijani paxlava is a rich, layered walnut pastry made with an enriched dough and perfumed with cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, and rose water, then finished with a bright lemon-honey syrup. Fragrant and celebratory, it’s a classic for holidays and tea time.

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan$$$

Potica

A classic Slovenian walnut roll: tender enriched dough spiraled with a honey-cinnamon walnut filling, baked to a golden, festive loaf. Aromatic with vanilla, lemon zest, and rum-soaked raisins, it’s a celebratory dessert or sweet snack.

🇸🇮 Slovenia$$$

Tavë e Valbonës

Tavë e Valbonës is a traditional Albanian baked trout dish featuring a rustic walnut–cornmeal crust, aromatic garlic and onion, and a bright white wine–lemon pan sauce. It’s hearty yet fresh, showcasing river trout with Balkan flavors.

🇦🇱 Albania$$

Povetica

Povetica is a delightful Eastern European dessert featuring a sweet walnut filling rolled within a tender, flavorful bread dough.

🇭🇷 Croatia$$$

Bahama Walnut Crunch

Bahama Walnut Crunch is a delightful dessert featuring the rich, nutty flavors of walnuts combined with creamy caramel and a hint of vanilla, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

🇧🇸 Bahamas$$

Maple Cauldron Bars

Maple Cauldron Bars are a delightfully sweet treat featuring the rich flavors of maple syrup and walnuts, balanced with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a cozy dessert.

🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada$$

Galettes aux Noix Périgourdines

Galettes aux Noix Périgourdines are delightful walnut biscuits from the Périgord region of France, combining a sweet and nutty flavor with a delightful buttery texture.

🇫🇷 Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France$$

Medni Kostanjevi Orehovi

Medni Kostanjevi Orehovi is a delightful honey walnut cake with warm spices, offering a rich, moist texture and a fragrant aroma, perfect for a cozy evening dessert.

🇸🇮 Slovenia$$

Nuci Prăjite

Nuci Prăjite, or roasted walnuts, is a delightful Romanian treat, combining walnuts with honey, butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for a sweet, nutty, and aromatic snack. Perfect for a cozy afternoon or as a crunchy topping for desserts.

🇷🇴 Romania$

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Engadiner Nusstorte

Paxlava

Potica

Tavë e Valbonës

Povetica

Bahama Walnut Crunch

Maple Cauldron Bars

Galettes aux Noix Périgourdines

Medni Kostanjevi Orehovi

Nuci Prăjite

I've been...

Engadiner Nusstorte

Paxlava

Potica

Tavë e Valbonës

Povetica

Bahama Walnut Crunch

Maple Cauldron Bars

Galettes aux Noix Périgourdines

Medni Kostanjevi Orehovi

Nuci Prăjite