Strawberry Amaretto Pastries

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.

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   Unfold pastry dough onto a large cooking stone.

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   Coarsely grate half of the almonds.

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   Combine grated almonds and half of the sugar; sprinkle evenly over surface of dough.

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   Lightly press almond mixture into dough.

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   Cut dough lengthwise into three strips; cut strips crosswise into four squares for a total of 12 squares.

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   Separate squares evenly over surface of baking stone.

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   Bake 16-18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

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   Remove from baking stone; cool completely.

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    Lightly toasted the almonds, then coarsely chop the almonds and set aside.

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    Zest entire orange.

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    Combine zest and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; set aside.

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    Whisk sour cream, powdered sugar and almond extract.

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    Fold in whipped topping.

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    Slice strawberries.

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    Split open each pastry square; arrange half of the strawberries into bottom of each shell.

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    Top each with about 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

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    Top with remaining sliced strawberries and sprinkle with sugared orange zest.

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    Place tops of pastry shells over filling.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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