Description
Indulge in the delightful Flaky Sweet Almond Pastry, a perfect treat that masterfully balances rich flavors and a delicate texture. With its golden, flaky puff pastry enveloping a sweet almond paste filling, this pastry is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s bound to impress your family and friends at any gathering. The combination of buttery layers topped with toasted almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar creates an irresistible treat that’s simple yet elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 6 oz almond paste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (divided)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the thawed puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix almond paste, softened butter, granulated sugar, and half of the beaten egg until smooth.
- Spread the filling down the center third of the pastry and cut diagonal strips on both sides.
- Fold the strips over the filling alternately to create a braided effect.
- Brush with remaining egg wash and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate vanilla extract into the filling. Experiment with different nuts like hazelnuts or pistachios for unique variations.