Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries
Crisp, golden, and irresistibly decadent, these Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries are the perfect blend of flaky puff pastry, sweet almond filling, and a crunchy sugar topping. With a creamy almond paste made from almond flour, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, each pastry is wrapped in buttery puff pastry, folded to encapsulate the rich center. The finishing touch? A glossy egg white wash, a dusting of granulated sugar, and a scattering of sliced almonds that bake to toasty perfection. Ready in just under an hour, these pastries are ideal for breakfast treats, elegant desserts, or indulgent afternoon snacks. Guaranteed to delight, they’re a must-try for fans of almond flavors and textured pastries.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 120 grams Almond flour
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 60 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 unit Egg (large)
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 30 grams Sliced almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Crack the egg and separate the yolk from the white. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the almond mixture. Mix thoroughly to create an almond paste. Store the egg white for later use.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into four equal squares, making eight squares in total.
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the almond paste into the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners of each square toward the center, pressing gently to seal them. Pinch the edges slightly to secure the filling.
Transfer the shaped pastries to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly beat the reserved egg white and brush it over the tops of the pastries.
Sprinkle granulated sugar generously over the pastries, followed by a scattering of sliced almonds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
Remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve the Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 196 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
