Almond Puff Danish Pastry
Almond puff
Danish pastry, light and flaky with a buttery texture topped with a powdered sugar glaze is a classic dessert everyone loves.
I like to serve to my guests in the afternoon with coffee.
Recipe Type:
Danish pastry, dessert, almonds, butter
Cook Time: 1 hr
Prep Time: 20 min
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
Pastry
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ice water
Topping
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs
Icing
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 to 2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted and chopped,
garnish
Preparations:
Make
the pastry
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, cut butter into the flour until mixture resembles
coarse crumbs. sprinkle ice water over the mixture, blend just
until dough comes together. Divide in half, shape into two
12-in. x 3-in. strips 3 inches apart on an un-greased baking
sheet. Set aside.
Make the
topping
In
a large saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over
medium heat. Add the flour all at once stirring until a smooth
ball forms. Remove from heat; add almond extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue
beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Spread over the two
prepared strips covering them completely. Bake at 350 degrees F.
for 1 hour or until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a rack.
Make the icing
In
a small bowl combine the powdered sugar, butter, almond extract
and enough warm water to achieve spreading consistency.
Spread over the cooled puff pastry. Sprinkle with toasted sliced
almonds. When icing is set cut into one inch strips and serve.
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