Almond Puff Pastry
Almond Puff Pastry squares are irresistibly flaky and buttery and filled with a rich almond center. A dusting of powdered sugar makes them look as heavenly as they taste—perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
Servings: 9 puff pastry squares
Calories: 225kcal
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the sheet of puff pastry from the freezer; let it thaw just a bit on the counter while you mix up the almond filling.1 sheet puff pastry
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar, almond flour, egg yolk, and almond extract.1/4 cup butter, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup almond flour, 1 egg yolk, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Spoon the mixture into a resealable baggie and seal the baggie; set aside.
- Place the puff pastry on a clean surface and open to a square.
- Cut the square into 9 even squares and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a small sharp knife, score (make a shallow cut) a square into each of the puff pastry squares about 1 centimeter smaller than the outer edges of the square (see photos above) to create a border.
- Cut one corner off the baggie of filling and squeeze the filling into the inner squares of the puff pastry.
- Whisk together the egg white and water; brush onto the outside borders of the puff pastry.1 egg white, 1 teaspoon water
- Sprinkle the pastries with sliced almonds.1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.
- Dust with powdered sugar.powdered sugar
- Serve warm or at room temperature .
Notes
Store the pastries at room temperature for up to 3 days. Warm in the microwave, toaster oven or in the oven until warm and crisp before enjoying for best results!
Almond Puff Pastry can be frozen before or after baking.
- If unbaked, assemble the pastries and freeze on a baking sheet. Once solid, transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag.
- If baked, let them cool completely, then freeze in a single layer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.6mg