Danish Puffed Almond Pastry Recipe

Name: Danish Puffed Almond Pastry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Pastry Base:; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 Tblsp water; For Pastry Top:; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup water; 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1 c all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; For Glaze:; 1 c confectioner's sugar; 2 Tbsp warm milk (2% or more); 1 tsp real vanilla extract; sliced almonds to garnish (best if lightly toasted before using as a garnish)

Servings: persons

For Pastry Base:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 Tblsp water
For Pastry Top:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
For Glaze:
1 c confectioner's sugar
2 Tbsp warm milk (2% or more)
1 tsp real vanilla extract
sliced almonds to garnish (best if lightly toasted before using as a garnish)

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["To make Pastry Base:", "Measure 1 c flour into bowl, cut in butter (using pastry blender). Sprinkle with water and mix with fork. Try not to over mix. Round pastry into a ball and divide into two equal halves. Lightly pat each half (with finger tips) into two seperate strips on an ungreased baking pan. Each stip will be about 12"" long by 3' wide.", "", "To make the Pastry Top:", "Bring 1/2 c butter and 1 cup water to a rolling boil. Add 1 1/2 tsp real almond extract. Remove from heat and immediately stir in flour, stir quickly to keep from lumping. (May use mixer). Add one egg at a time, beating until smooth. Spread an equal amount over each pastry base. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 60 minutes.", "", "Glaze immediately after removing from oven, with a mixture made by blending 1 cup of confectioner's sugar with 2 Tablespoons warm milk and 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract. Garnish with lots of thinly sliced toasted almonds."]

1093

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Pastry Base:, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 Tblsp water, and more.

Yes, Danish Puffed Almond Pastry 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.

Danish Puffed Almond Pastry

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