Description
Delightful French “sweet almond pastry” brings Mediterranean warmth to dessert tables with its delicate layers of buttery richness. Crisp pastry and silky almond cream invite you to savor each elegant bite of this classic French treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 g) almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (100 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Garnish and Finishing:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Activate the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for delicate pastry placement.
- Create a velvety almond cream by whipping butter and granulated sugar until they transform into a light, airy mixture.
- Gradually incorporate eggs into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Fold in almond extract, almond flour, and all-purpose flour, stirring until the cream achieves a silky, uniform texture.
- Lightly dust a work surface with flour and carefully unfurl the puff pastry sheets, slicing each into four equal geometric squares.
- Deposit a precise dollop of almond cream precisely in the center of each pastry square.
- Craft elegant triangular shapes by folding pastry corners inward, meticulously sealing edges with gentle fork pressure to prevent filling escape.
- Arrange the delicate pastries on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each.
- Enhance the pastries’ aesthetic by gently brushing surfaces with beaten egg, creating a lustrous golden finish.
- Optionally scatter sliced almonds across the tops for textural complexity and visual appeal.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing pastries to transform for 20-25 minutes until they achieve a rich, golden-brown complexion.
- Remove from oven and permit pastries to rest and stabilize for 10 minutes.
- Conclude by delicately dusting the surface with powdered sugar, creating a refined, sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Toast almonds before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains a rich, creamy texture.
- Cut pastry into smaller bite-sized pieces for elegant appetizers or party snacks that are easy to serve and share.
- Experiment with alternative extracts like vanilla or orange to create unique flavor variations that complement the almond base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg