This is one of my favorite Christmas recipes that I remember having every Christmas since I was a kid. It’s one of those treats that looks decadent and time-consuming, but it really is not as hard as you think pastry would be. This Almond Puff Pastry will quickly become a favorite in your home too!
Favorite Christmas Recipe
If you love almond you will adore this flakey delight.
This makes a great breakfast treat Christmas morning and it can easily be made days before and even freezes well (just let it cool and wrap it well).
One of my favorite pastry and it's so easy to make. It has a delicious almond flavor.
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract more if you love almond
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds slightly toasted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Blend together the crust ingredients with a pastry cutter or 2 forks. The mixture will be coarse and crumbly. Divide it into two balls.
With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll into long pieces (about 4″ by 12″) and lay on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, bring to boil over low heat the water and butter (Top portion). Add flour when the water comes to a boil. Turn off the heat and continue to stir until the batter leaves the sides of the pan.
Add the eggs, one egg at a time and then add the almond extract.
Divide into two parts and spread over the crust, making certain that it is covered completely. Bake at 350 degrees for 40- 45 minutes.
While still warm, drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar, and almond extract. If the mixture is too thick add water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Sprinkle with sliced, roasted almonds.
Serve warm or cold.
I hope you’ll give it a try & love it as much as I do!
Thanks for stopping by…
Wendi L says
December 17, 2018 at 11:36 amThis was known as “Danish Pastry” in my house in the 70’s ad 80’s, and I LOVED it! When I finally got the recipe from my mom years later the directions were iffy so I couldn’t get it just right. THANK YOU for sharing this! Can’t wait to try it again. Merry Christmas!
Kim says
December 19, 2018 at 5:30 amMerry Christmas to you as well and God bless you and I mean it!
Michele says
November 27, 2018 at 8:59 amOh my, I have been searching for this recipe for decades!!!! Thanks so much!
Peggy says
November 25, 2018 at 1:16 amHi Maryann, I am new at Pinterest and I cannot seem to print your recipe for
the Christmas pastry. Do you have it blocked? I would sure like to try it.
Peggy
Steve Sell says
November 4, 2018 at 5:34 amThis recipe is what I have called my “Christmas Kringle”, though I make it all year. We have a Kringle that is made in Racine, WI and this tastes a lot like it. Easy to make and fantastic with coffee or a cold glass of milk. I have used different nuts and flavorings. I usually add a bit of butter flavoring also. It is a little more work, but usually I freeze my butter then grate it and mix it in. I do the same with my scones and I believe they are a not as heavy. At Christmas I sprinkle colored sugar lightly on top. Great recipe !
Linda Weiand says
November 20, 2018 at 10:48 pmLived in N Illinois most of my life and never had a Kringle from
Racine till I retired to Phoenix. I knew they had a reputation,. I’ve had the Almond and the Pumpkin. Very good, but Now I can make my own.?
Chris says
December 19, 2018 at 9:10 amI know the Kringle you are talking about! I am your neighbor from Illinois and we always pick up a few when we are in Wisconsin! Love them! Would be great to make my own at home.
Carole says
October 28, 2018 at 5:04 amI love this. Can’t believe I have never heard of it before. Do you just call it almond pastry? I made it with cream cheese icing. Yum!
Judy says
October 22, 2018 at 4:46 pmCould you add a filling (cherry, raspberry, lemon) between the layers? This could make an awesome Christmas gift for my neighbors rather than the usual cookies.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
October 23, 2018 at 11:57 amI’ve never tried it, but it sounds fantastic! If you do try it, please let me know how it works!
Jan Maston says
November 4, 2018 at 7:41 pmCould this be made gluten free/paleo with finely ground almond flour?
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
November 5, 2018 at 8:32 amHi Jan! I have never tried it, so I don’t know. If you try, please let me know how it turns out.
Laurel says
October 20, 2018 at 10:08 pmI have been making this recipe for 35 years! I got the recipe from my Mother-In-Law the first year we were married. It is a family treasure. I frost it with cream cheese frosting made with some almond extract! YUM!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
October 21, 2018 at 8:32 amOh that sounds amazing with the cream cheese frosting!
Gina Droege says
October 18, 2018 at 10:36 amSo this is basically a puff pastry crust topped with a cream puff crust then glazed?
Becky says
October 12, 2018 at 5:51 amIt won’t let me print the recipe? Help?
Kathleen Risa says
October 9, 2018 at 8:03 pmIn the picture it appears as though the dough is twisted in circles, or something. But the directions seem like you are making too long skinny rectangles. Can you comment and clarify? Thank you.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
October 10, 2018 at 9:38 amNope, it’s not twisted. It’s just shaped into long rounded rectangles.
Brooke says
October 9, 2018 at 10:42 amMy mom had made this for years as well! My kids don’t think its actually Christmas unless I make it too! So yummy! I use chopped walnuts (but still use the almond flavor) because I’m allergic to the actual almonds. Still so good!
Amy says
October 9, 2018 at 3:14 amMy mom also made this pastry for Christmas morning. It was something all 5 kids looked forward too. Thanks for bringing this memory back. I’m going to dust this off and restart the tradition. Many Blessing for you and your family.
Anonymous says
October 8, 2018 at 5:00 amThis is even better with a cream cheese filling?
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
October 8, 2018 at 8:07 amOh good idea!
D says
October 4, 2018 at 7:35 pmAlso delicious with orange extract instead of almond
Winnie says
October 4, 2018 at 3:32 pmMeasurements for the last stop (powdered sugar, water, almond extract)?
Carol says
September 22, 2018 at 5:23 pmSo excited to come across this recipe. I want something a bit nicer and something that might travel well and still be delicious. Something other than cookies. Well, this seems to just be screaming all that to me and more! Thank you.
Anonymous says
September 18, 2018 at 10:21 amWhere is the sugar in this recipe…?
D says
October 4, 2018 at 7:34 pmSugar only in the frosting drizzle and it’s enough…
Sharon says
September 13, 2018 at 12:34 pm1. If you are to make two pastries, will there be enough of the puff pastry to cover both?? You use only half on each?
2. How much powdered sugars do you use in the glaze???
Denise says
September 9, 2018 at 8:13 pmHow many does this recipe serve??
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
September 10, 2018 at 9:20 amIt makes 2 long pastries. I think you could easily serve 12.
Phyllis says
June 7, 2018 at 2:10 pmCan a gluten free flour be used?
Donna Reeh says
April 5, 2018 at 6:09 pmSo the only sugar in the pastry is the powdered sugar in the glaze? If so, it does not say how much. Is there an actual recipe with measurements?
Kim says
December 27, 2017 at 3:18 pmSelf rising flour or all purpose
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
December 27, 2017 at 4:18 pmall purpose flour – all update the recipe with details… thanks!
Mary says
December 10, 2017 at 7:08 amCan this be made the night ahead?
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
December 10, 2017 at 9:13 amAbsolutely!!! I think it even tastes better the next day. Just store in an air tight container.
Mary says
October 23, 2016 at 5:53 amI am confused why you make two balls. Are you making two at a time?
Sue says
February 15, 2017 at 5:33 pmYes this makes 2 pastries.
malia says
December 26, 2012 at 6:37 pmHi Maryann, I LOVE almond! This looks DELISH! Hope you and your fam had a blessed Xmas! xo
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
December 23, 2012 at 8:37 amThis looks fabulous! I think I’ll add it to my (already huge!) list of things I am making for the Christmas Day Brunch I am hosting. 🙂 Thanks for sharing! I think everyone will love this!
Merry Christmas Maryann!
Nancy