Description
This Flaky Sweet Almond Pastry combines crisp, golden puff pastry with a creamy almond filling and a topping of toasted sliced almonds. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s the perfect treat for brunches, desserts, or cozy coffee breaks. Easy to assemble and stunning to serve, it brings the feel of a French bakery right into your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but cold
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg (divided: part for filling, part for egg wash)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, half the egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a rectangle about 10×12 inches.
4. Spread the almond filling down the center third of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch space at the top and bottom.
5. Fold the sides over the filling and press lightly to seal. Tuck the top and bottom edges under slightly. Flip the pastry seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Beat the remaining egg and brush over the top of the pastry. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
8. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Pastry
Calories: 310
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 140mg
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 5g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: almond pastry, brunch pastry, frangipane dessert