Description
Indulge in these flaky almond puff pastries filled with a sweet almond mixtureโperfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup almond paste
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until itโs about 1/8 inch thick.
- Mix together the almond paste, powdered sugar, and almond extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Cut the puff pastry into squares, about 4ร4 inches in size.
- Place a spoonful of the almond filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and press down to seal.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they puff up and turn golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These pastries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. They freeze well for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg