Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of almond with this Almond Danish recipe. A perfect combination of sweet almond paste and buttery puff pastry, these pastries are a treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Almond Filling:
½ cup almond paste, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon almond extract
Egg Wash:
1 egg, 1 tablespoon milk
Topping:
¼ cup sliced almonds, optional: powdered sugar or glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Almond Filling: In a bowl, combine almond paste, granulated sugar, softened butter, 1 egg, and almond extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly and cut it into 4 equal rectangles. Spread 1–2 tablespoons of the almond filling in the center of each rectangle, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Form Pastries: Fold the pastry over lengthwise or fold the edges in to form a pocket shape. Seal and crimp the edges with a fork.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk the remaining egg with milk to make an egg wash. Brush over each Danish, then sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with glaze.
Notes
- To make a simple glaze, mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 teaspoons milk and a drop of almond extract.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
