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Flaky Sweet Almond Pastry

Decadent Flaky Sweet Almond Pastry You'll Love to Bake

This Flaky Sweet Almond Pastry is a delightful pastry featuring rich almond filling and flaky puff pastry, sure to impress dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff pastry thawed
  • 1 large Egg yolk for richness
  • 1 tablespoon Milk for egg wash
For the Almond Filling
  • 8 ounces Almond paste star ingredient
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract enhances flavor
For the Topping
  • ¼ cup Sliced almonds for crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar for dusting
Optional Add-ins
  • ½ fruit Zest of orange or lemon for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Apricot jam optional spread
  • 1 pinch Salt enhances flavors

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Pastry Brush
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Flaky Sweet Almond Pastry
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine almond paste, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg yolk, and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry to a rectangle of about 10×12 inches on a floured surface.
  4. Spread the almond filling down the center third of the pastry, leaving space at the edges.
  5. Fold the sides of the puff pastry over the almond filling and pinch the edges to seal.
  6. Whisk together one egg with milk for the egg wash and coat the top of the pastry evenly.
  7. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the pastry and press them down lightly.
  8. Lightly score the top of the pastry in a decorative pattern, being careful not to cut through.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and flaky.
  10. Allow to cool for 10–15 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  11. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the pastry until ready to use, seal edges well, and allow pastry to cool before serving.

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