Description
These Almond Cream Filled Pastries are a bakery-quality treat you can make right at home. Featuring golden, flaky puff pastry and a rich, velvety almond frangipane center, they offer the perfect balance of buttery crunch and nutty sweetness for a sophisticated brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets pre-made puff pastry, thawed but cold
- 1 cup almond flour, finely ground
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (1 for filling, 1 for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds for topping
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pans: Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Almond Cream: In a medium bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in one egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Fold in almond flour and salt until thick.
- Shape the Pastry: Unfold pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 9 equal squares.
- Assemble: Place a tablespoon of almond cream in the center of each square. Fold corners toward the center or top with another square and crimp edges with a fork.
- Garnish and Bake: Whisk the remaining egg with water to create an egg wash. Brush over the pastries and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 25 minutes or until deep golden-brown.
- Finish: Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Keep the puff pastry as cold as possible until it goes into the oven to ensure maximum rise. For the best texture, reheat leftovers in a toaster oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit rather than a microwave. Feel free to add dark chocolate chips or fruit slices to the center for a creative twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g