These almond puff pastries taste rich, warm, and wonderfully nutty. They bake fast and deliver big flavor for minimal work. You can also prepare the filling ahead for even easier assembly. This helps when planning for guests or busy weekends.
The toasted almond flour adds deep flavor and beautiful aroma. It turns simple pastries into something truly special. The brown sugar blends with the butter and extracts to create a sweet, soft filling. Every bite tastes comforting and familiar. These pastries resemble almond croissants, yet they need far less effort.
I love these pastries for entertaining. They always look elegant on a dessert tray. They also disappear quickly because each one fits perfectly in your hand. This makes them ideal for gatherings or holiday mornings. Guests enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
The recipe uses puff pastry to keep things simple. The pastry bakes light and crisp while the filling stays soft. This contrast feels luxurious. Even beginner bakers can handle this recipe. The steps stay simple and clear, which helps when baking with kids.
You can serve these pastries with coffee or tea. They pair well with fresh fruit or whipped cream. You can also sprinkle extra powdered sugar for a festive finish. These pastries work beautifully for brunch spreads. They add sweetness without feeling heavy.
I recommend testing your oven time during the first batch. Puff pastry browns quickly, so checking early avoids overbaking. You can adjust the timing based on your oven. This helps you get perfectly golden pastries every time.
These pastries always bring joy to the table. They feel special yet remain very simple to prepare. You get warm flavors, soft filling, and crisp layers in every small bite. This recipe is one you will reach for often because it never fails to impress.
Almond Puff Pastries
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- One cup of almond flour 96g
- ½ a cup of packed brown sugar 110g
- ½ a cup of salted butter at room temperature 113g
- One egg
- ½ teaspoon of almond extract
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- One sheet of frozen puff pastry thawed
- Whole almonds
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF / 200ºC degrees.
- Sread the almond flour in a baking tin and bake for around 3-4 minutes until turning golden brown and smelling toasted. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for five minutes.
- In a medium bowl mix together the brown sugar, butter, egg, extracts, salt and toasted almond flour. Use an electric whisk and beat until smooth and fully combined.
- Roll out the pastry and cut into 2.5 inch squares. Press the squares int muffin cups.
- Fill each cup with one tablespoon of the filling and top with a whole almond.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar to serve.
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