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Homemade Almond Pastries

Flaky puff pastry filled with rich almond cream (frangipane) and topped with sliced almonds for a bakery-style treat at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: European, French
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Almond Cream (Frangipane)
  • 1 cup almond flour finely ground
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pastries
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets thawed
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 0.25 cup sliced almonds for topping
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, almond flour, almond extract, and vanilla to make almond cream.
  3. Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles or squares.
  4. Spoon almond cream in center of each piece and fold or shape.
  5. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
  7. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

Notes

Best eaten fresh. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze unbaked pastries for later.