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Danish Almond Puff Recipe

Danish Almond Puff Recipe

5 from 11 reviews

Delight your taste buds with this scrumptious Danish Almond Puff recipe. A perfect blend of buttery pastry, almond flavor, and a sweet glaze, this treat is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons water

Almond Filling:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: In a medium bowl, cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour. Stir in 2 tablespoons of water to form a dough. Divide the dough in half and pat each half into a 12×3 inch rectangle on an ungreased baking sheet.
  3. Make Almond Filling: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of butter to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup of flour and almond extract. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Spread the egg mixture over the dough rectangles. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
  5. Prepare Glaze: Whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk, and almond extract. Drizzle over puffs and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

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