Gevulde speculaas Recipe (Ready in 60 Min)

Speculaas spice mix, almond paste and almonds come together in this Dutch dessert — 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.

You'll mainly reach for oven and pan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

Mix the self-rising flour, sugar, speculaas spice mix and salt. Add the butter and milk and knead into a firm ball of dough. Start with 6 tablespoons of milk, if the dough is too stiff you can add more milk.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. You can process and bake it immediately, but the flavor will be much better if you let it rest.
Mix the almond paste with half of the beaten egg and knead well. This makes it easier to work with and gives it a better and tastier texture.
Take half of the dough and roll it out to 20 x 20 cm. Place in a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Spread the almond paste mixture evenly. Roll out the remaining dough and place on top of the almond paste.
Brush the top with the remaining beaten egg. Garnish with almonds and top with another layer of egg wash.
Bake the filled speculaas for 40 minutes at 180°C/350℉ (conventional oven) or until done.

You'll use: Oven · Pan

Ingredient substitutions

Self-raising Flour: 1 cup plain flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt
Brown Sugar: white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup
Butter: olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Milk: any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water

Tips & common questions

How long does Gevulde speculaas take to make?

About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of self-raising flour?

Try 1 cup plain flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Gevulde speculaas vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.