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Easy Almond Puff Pastry
Hilary

Easy Almond Puff Pastry

Flaky puff pastry filled with sweet, rich almond paste, baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 7 ounces Almond Paste
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups Raw Almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Egg White
  • 1 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar or Regular Sugar
  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar extra

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200°C).
  2. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  3. If making homemade almond paste: Add raw almonds to a food processor.
  4. Process until the almonds are completely fine.
  5. Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, egg white, almond extract, and sea salt to the food processor.
  6. Combine for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add coconut sugar (or regular sugar) and vanilla extract to the food processor.
  8. Process until the mixture turns into a paste and starts to gather.
  9. If the paste is runny, add 1/4 cup of extra powdered sugar at a time.
  10. Pulse in the food processor until the paste gathers together.
  11. For the puff pastry: Take half of the puff pastry sheet (save the other half for later).
  12. Roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thick, or thinner if needed, so it fits your baking sheet.
  13. Transfer the rolled puff pastry to the prepared baking sheet.
  14. Cut triangles from the left side of the pastry.
  15. Cut 1-inch slits in the top and bottom of the puff pastry, as shown.
  16. Break the almond paste up with your fingers.
  17. Spread the almond paste throughout the center of the puff pastry.
  18. Start at the right side and fold the pastry towards the center.
  19. Braid the pieces by laying them over the center.
  20. Press the ends of the dough in to seal.
  21. Fold the left end in.
  22. Press down into the dough to seal up the ends.
  23. Prepare egg wash by scrambling one egg with a tablespoon or two of water.
  24. Paint the egg wash onto the top of the puff pastry dough.
  25. Sprinkle sliced almonds onto the top and sides of the pastry dough.
  26. Bake in the 400 degree F (200°C) oven for about 10 minutes.
  27. Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190°C).
  28. Continue baking for another 20-30 minutes.
  29. Check often once it turns a light golden brown.
  30. Look for the inside parts to firm up.
  31. Remove from the oven when golden brown and firm.
  32. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  33. Slice into serving sizes.
  34. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Ensure puff pastry is cold for best results.
Don't overfill the center with almond paste.
Keep an eye on baking time, as ovens vary.
Let cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.