Creamy Lemon Almond Pastries Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Almond Pastries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened (4-1/2 ounces); 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon curd; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons 2% milk; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened (4-1/2 ounces)
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
2 tablespoons lemon curd
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

1
Beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, lemon curd, lemon zest and almond extract on medium until combined. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Using a pastry cutter or sharp knife, cut into nine rectangles. Spoon rounded tablespoons of cream cheese mixture in center of each rectangle. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water. Brush edges with egg mixture.
3
Wrap puff pastry around filling to cover completely. Pinch edges together to form a ball. Place seam side down, 2 inches apart, on a parchment paper-lined
4
. Brush pastries with remaining egg mixture. Pierce each once with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Loosen pastries from parchment paper.
5
Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, milk and remaining confectioners' sugar. Brush each pastry with lemon glaze. Top with almonds. When glaze is set, in 1-2 minutes, peel off paper. Serve warm.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened (4-1/2 ounces), 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, divided, 2 tablespoons lemon curd, 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Almond Pastries falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Lemon Almond Pastries

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